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perish in Dutch

perish in Dutch is wegkwijnen, vergaan, bederven — perish means to die, especially suddenly or violently.

perish in Dutch

wegkwijnen
verb
vergaan
verb
(intransitive) To decay and disappear; to waste away to nothing.
bederven
verb
(intransitive) To decay and disappear; to waste away to nothing.
omkomen
verb
(intransitive) To die; to cease to live.
vergaan
verb
(intransitive) To die; to cease to live.
sterven
verb
(intransitive) To die; to cease to live.

What does "perish" mean?

  1. verb To die, especially suddenly or violently.
    "Hundreds perished when the ship sank."
  2. verb To decay, rot, or fall apart until it can no longer be used.
    "Rubber seals perish over time if left in the sun."
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perish in a sentence

  • Hundreds perished when the ship sank.
  • Rubber seals perish over time if left in the sun.

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What is "perish" in Dutch?

"perish" in Dutch is wegkwijnen, vergaan, bederven. perish means: To die, especially suddenly or violently.

How do you use "perish" in a sentence?

Example: "Hundreds perished when the ship sank." In Dutch, "perish" is wegkwijnen, vergaan, bederven.

Are there other ways to say "perish" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 5 translations listed for "perish": wegkwijnen, vergaan, bederven, omkomen, sterven.

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