der Verstorbene
the deceased
A person who has died. This term is often used in formal, factual, or legal contexts.
EXAMPLE
Der Verstorbene hinterließ seiner Familie ein großes Haus.
The deceased left his family a large house.
der Verstorbene
deceased
die Verstorbene, die Verstorbenen
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Verstorbene, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Verstorbenen |
| genitive | der Verstorbenen |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Verstorbene | die Verstorbenen |
| accusative | die Verstorbene | die Verstorbenen |
| dative | der Verstorbenen | den Verstorbenen |
| genitive | der Verstorbenen | der Verstorbenen |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Word formation
'Verstorbene' is derived from 'verstorben' (deceased), the past participle of the verb 'versterben' (to die). As a substantivized participle, it is capitalized and refers to a person.
EXAMPLE
Die Verstorbene wurde am Freitag im engsten Familienkreis beigesetzt.
The deceased woman was buried on Friday in the presence of her immediate family.
Typical collocations
'Verstorbene' is often used with words from the family and legal fields, such as 'Angehörige' (relatives), 'Erben' (heirs), 'Nachlass' (estate), and 'Testament' (will). These combinations often indicate that the organizational, personal, or legal consequences of a death are being discussed.
EXAMPLE
Die Erben des Verstorbenen müssen den Nachlass gemeinsam verwalten.
The deceased's heirs must manage the estate together.
Genitive patterns
'des Verstorbenen' is used after many nouns when a relationship to the person who has died is expressed. Typical patterns include 'die Angehörigen des Verstorbenen' (the deceased's relatives), 'der Nachlass des Verstorbenen' (the deceased's estate), and 'das Testament des Verstorbenen' (the deceased's will).
EXAMPLE
Die Angehörigen des Verstorbenen wurden über den Termin der Trauerfeier informiert.
The deceased's relatives were informed of the date of the funeral service.
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