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bortgang — meaning in English

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English meaning

decease noun (formal) Death; the end of a person's life.
departure noun The act of leaving a place, especially at the start of a journey.

Senses

bortgang is used for these senses in English:

decease (formal) Death, departure from life.
departure (euphemism) A death.

departure — full definition

noun The act of leaving a place, especially at the start of a journey.
noun A move away from what is usual, expected, or previously planned.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Danish words

gå bort afvigelse død afrejse afgang udsejling