dying

Describes something that is becoming less strong, popular, or active over time.

ruОписывает то, что со временем становится менее сильным, популярным или активным.esDescribe algo que con el tiempo se vuelve menos fuerte, popular o activo; también puede referirse a alguien o algo que está llegando al final de su vida.frQualifie ce qui perd progressivement de sa force, de sa popularité ou de son activité, ou ce qui est en train de s'éteindre, de disparaître ou de cesser d'exister.deBezeichnet etwas, das allmählich schwächer, weniger verbreitet oder weniger aktiv wird. Auch: dem Tod nahe oder im Sterben liegend.ptDescreve algo que está deixando de existir, perdendo força, popularidade, atividade ou vitalidade.zh指正在死去、即将死亡或逐渐消失、衰落的。也可形容逐渐变弱、不再流行或不再活跃的事物。arيصف شيئًا يضعف أو يقلّ نشاطه أو شعبيته أو قوته بمرور الوقت، أو شيئًا آيلًا إلى الفناء والاضمحلال. ويُستعمل أيضًا لمن هو في حالة الموت أو قرب نهايته.

1. Approaching death A2 formal

   In the process of dying or near death.

   • The dying man made his final wishes known.
   • She visited her dying grandfather in the hospital.
   • The dying soldier was carried off the battlefield.

   ruУмирающийesmoribundofrmourant (approchant de la mort)desterbendptMoribundozh垂死的arمُحْتَضِر

   Synonyme: fadingmoribund

   Antonyme: aliveflourishinglivingthriving

2. Intense desire or eagerness B2 informal

   Feeling a strong or desperate wish for something.

   • I'm dying for a cup of coffee right now.
   • She was dying to hear the news.
   • He's dying to go to the concert tonight.

   ruСильное желаниеesDeseo intenso o impacienciafrMourant d'enviedeSehnendes VerlangenptDesejo intensozh强烈的渴望arشديد الشوق

   Synonyme: achinganxiouscravingdesperateeagerhungryimpatientkeenlongingthirstyyearning

   Antonyme: aversedisinclinedindifferentreluctantuninterested

3. Declining or fading B2 formal

   Gradually coming to an end or losing strength.

   • The dying embers of the fire glowed softly.
   • Interest in the old tradition is dying.
   • The dying light of the sunset painted the sky red.

   ruУгасающийesmoribundo, agonizantefrdéclinant, en voie de disparitiondeVerblassendptEm declíniozh衰亡的arآفل

   Synonyme: diminishingebbingfadingfailingmoribundsinkingwaningweakening

   Antonyme: burgeoningflourishinggrowingrevivingstrengtheningthriving

• more dying comparative form
• most dying superlative form

unzählbar

A noun referring to the process or act of ceasing to live or exist, often in the context of death.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее процесс или акт прекращения жизни или существования, часто в контексте смерти.esSustantivo que designa el proceso o acto de dejar de vivir o existir, frecuentemente en el contexto de la muerte.frNom désignant le processus ou l'acte de cesser de vivre ou d'exister, souvent dans le contexte de la mort.deSubstantiv, das den Prozess oder den Akt des Endens des Lebens oder der Existenz bezeichnet, oft im Zusammenhang mit dem Tod.ptSubstantivo que designa o processo ou o ato de deixar de viver ou de existir; geralmente usado no contexto da morte.zh名词，指生命终止或存在结束的过程或行为，常用于死亡语境。arاسم يدل على عملية أو فعل انتهاء الحياة أو الوجود، ويُستعمل غالبًا في سياق الموت والاحتضار.

1. Process of death B2 formal

   The process of dying or coming to an end.

   • The dying of the old traditions saddened the community.
   • He witnessed the dying of the fire.
   • The dying of the plants was due to lack of water.

   ruУмираниеesmuertefragonie, mortdeSterbenptMorrerzh死亡过程arالموت

   Synonyme: deathdeceasedemisedepartureendexpirationpassing

2. Decline or fading C1 formal

   The gradual decline or loss of something, like a language or industry.

   • The dying of the local dialect is a cultural loss.
   • They discussed the dying of the coal industry.
   • The dying of ancient crafts needs preservation efforts.

   ruУгасаниеesdeclive o desaparición gradualfrDéclin ou disparition progressivedeNiedergangptDeclíniozh衰落arاندثار

   Synonyme: decaydeclinedemisedeteriorationebbendextinctionfadingpassingwane

   Antonyme: flourishinggrowthrebirthrenaissancerenewalresurgencerevivalrisethrivingvitality

• dyings plural form
• dyings' possessive plural form
• dying's possessive singular form

unregelmäßiges Verb

A verb used to indicate the act of ceasing to live or exist.

ruГлагол, обозначающий прекращение жизни или существования.esVerbo que indica el fin de la vida de un ser vivo, o metafóricamente el cese, extinción o fallo de algo.frVerbe indiquant la cessation de la vie ou de l'existence, ou l'arrêt de fonctionnement d'une chose.deVerb, das das Ende des Lebens oder der Existenz bezeichnet; auch bildlich für das Aufhören zu funktionieren oder für ein starkes Verlangen.ptVerbo que indica o fim da vida ou da existência de alguém ou algo.zh动词，表示生命终止、不再存活；也可引申指事物消亡、消失或机器停止运转。arفعل يدل على انتهاء الحياة أو انقطاع الوجود، ويُستعمل أيضًا مجازًا في توقف شيء عن العمل أو الفناء.

1. Cease to live A1 formal

   To stop living; to become dead.

   • Many people died in the accident.
   • Her grandfather died last year.
   • Plants die without water.

   ruУмеретьesMorirfrMourirdeSterbenptMorrerzh死arيموت

   Synonyme: buy the farmcheck outconk outcroakdeceasedepartexpirekick the bucketpass awaypass onperishsuffocate

   Antonyme: livesurvive

2. Stop functioning A2 informal

   To stop working or operating, especially suddenly.

   • The engine suddenly died on the highway.
   • My phone battery died during the call.
   • The music died away as the band left the stage.

   ruПерестать работатьesdejar de funcionarfrCesser de fonctionnerdeAufhören zu funktionierenptParar de funcionarzh停止运转arتوقف عن العمل

   Synonyme: break downconk outcrashcut outfailgive outstall

   Antonyme: functionoperaterunstartwork

3. Become reduced or fade B1 formal

   To gradually become smaller, weaker, or less intense.

   • The conversation died down after dinner.
   • The fire slowly died out in the fireplace.
   • Interest in the topic died after the news broke.

   ruУгасатьesApagarse, desvanecersefrs'estomper, déclinerdeAbnehmenptDiminuirzh减弱arيخبو

   Synonyme: abatedeclinediminishdwindleebbfadepeter outsubsidetaper offwane

   Antonyme: flourishgrowincreaseintensifyrevivestrengthensurgethrivewax

4. Be in great need (slang) B2 slang american

   To have an intense desire or need for something.

   • I'm dying for a cup of coffee right now.
   • She was dying to hear the gossip.
   • We're dying to see the new movie tonight.

   ruОчень хотеть (сленг)esNecesitar urgentementefrMourir d'enviedeSehr stark verlangen (Slang)ptEstar louco para (gíria)zh非常想要（俚语）arشديد الرغبة (عامية)

   Synonyme: achecravehankerhungerlongpinethirstyearn

• died past participle
• died past simple
• dying present participle
• dies third person singular

Phrasal-Varianten: die awaydie downdie offdie out