Dieing: meaning, definitions and examples

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dieing

 

[ ˈdaɪɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

state of life

Dying refers to the process of ceasing to live or to exist. It is the final stage of life, where biological functions fail and eventually result in the death of an organism. This term often covers a physical decline leading to death, but can also be used metaphorically to describe the loss of energy, enthusiasm, or other vital aspects in various contexts. Dying is often associated with emotional and psychological experiences, both for the individual and their loved ones.

Synonyms

deceasing, expiring, fading, perishing

Examples of usage

  • He was dying from a terminal illness.
  • The flowers are dying without water.
  • I felt a piece of me dying when I heard the news.
  • Many cultures have rituals to honor the dying.
  • After a long day, my motivation felt like it was dying.

Translations

Translations of the word "dieing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 morrendo

🇮🇳 मरना

🇩🇪 sterbend

🇮🇩 meninggal

🇺🇦 вмираючий

🇵🇱 umierający

🇯🇵 死にかけている

🇫🇷 mourant

🇪🇸 muriendo

🇹🇷 ölmekte olan

🇰🇷 죽어가는

🇸🇦 يموت

🇨🇿 umírající

🇸🇰 umierajúci

🇨🇳 垂死的

🇸🇮 umirajoč

🇮🇸 dauðandi

🇰🇿 өлуде

🇬🇪 მკვდარი

🇦🇿 ölən

🇲🇽 muriendo

Etymology

The word 'die' originates from the Old English 'dīgan', which means 'to die, to perish'. It is related to the Proto-Germanic term '*dai-gan', which also denotes the act of dying. Over time, the term evolved into forms used in Modern English, such as 'die' for the act of death and 'dying' as its present participle. The concept of dying is central to human experience and has been a subject of extensive philosophical, spiritual, and cultural exploration throughout history. Various languages have analogous terms that reflect the universal nature of mortality, often encompassing more than just the physical act of dying, but also the emotional and existential implications associated with it.