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lose one's life in German

lose one's life in German is umkommen, ums Leben kommen.

lose one's life in German

umkommen

verb

(euphemistic) To die, especially to be killed during involvement in an activity or in some other undertaking.

ums Leben kommen

verb

(euphemistic) To die, especially to be killed during involvement in an activity or in some other undertaking.

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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”.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "lose one's life" in German?

"lose one's life" in German is umkommen, ums Leben kommen.

Are there other ways to say "lose one's life" in German?

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "lose one's life": umkommen, ums Leben kommen.

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