perish in German
perish in German is schlecht werden, verderben, umkommen — perish means to die, especially suddenly or violently.
perish in German
schlecht werden
(intransitive) To decay and disappear; to waste away to nothing.
verderben
(intransitive) To decay and disappear; to waste away to nothing.
umkommen
(intransitive) To die; to cease to live.
ums Leben kommen
(intransitive) To die; to cease to live.
verderben
(intransitive) To die; to cease to live.
verenden
(intransitive) To die; to cease to live.
What does "perish" mean?
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verb To die, especially suddenly or violently.
"Hundreds perished when the ship sank."
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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 German?
"perish" in German is schlecht werden, verderben, umkommen. perish means: To die, especially suddenly or violently.
How do you use "perish" in a sentence?
Example: "Hundreds perished when the ship sank." In German, "perish" is schlecht werden, verderben, umkommen.
Are there other ways to say "perish" in German?
Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "perish": schlecht werden, verderben, umkommen, ums Leben kommen, verenden.
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