sterf

Afrikaans

Etymology

From Dutch sterven, from Middle Dutch sterven, from Old Dutch stervan, from Proto-Germanic *sterbaną.

Pronunciation

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Verb

sterf (present sterf, present participle sterwende, past participle gesterf)

1. to die

   Synonym: doodgaan

Usage notes

• In archaic style, the irregular past tense is gestorwe may be found instead of het gesterf.

Dutch

Pronunciation

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• Rhymes: -ɛrf

Verb

sterf

1. inflection of sterven:
   1. first-person singular present indicative
   2. imperative