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Umkommen Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Umkommen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to die", "to perish" or "to succumb".
Essential properties of "umkommen"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Infinitive: umkommen
- Simple past: kam um
- Participle: umgekommen
irregularseparableintransitive
Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.
Meanings of "umkommen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To die from accident, disaster, or violence"
- Definition: "To die due to an accident, disaster, or violence."
- Translation(s): to die, to perish
- Synonym(s): sterben, verunglücken
- Antonym(s): überleben
- Related word(s): Tod, Sterben
📝 Some usage examples:
- Viele Menschen sind bei dem Erdbeben umgekommen.
- Er ist bei einem Autounfall umgekommen.
- Im Krieg sind viele Soldaten umgekommen.
2.) "To die from exhaustion or adverse conditions"
- Definition: "To die from extreme exhaustion or adverse conditions."
- Translation(s): to perish, to die, to succumb
- Synonym(s): verenden
- Related word(s): erschöpfen, Erschöpfung
📝 Some usage examples:
- Ohne Wasser werden die Pflanzen bald umkommen.
- Er wäre fast vor Hunger umgekommen.
- Die Tiere sind im Winter umgekommen.