ter ziele

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Dutch

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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Literally, to the soul.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /tɛr ˈzi.lə/
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Phrase

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ter ziele

  1. dead, deceased

Usage notes

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  • Chiefly used with gaan or zijn:
    ter ziele gaan
    to pass away; to decease
    ter ziele zijn
    to be dead
  • In outdated usage, varen could be used as a synonym of gaan:
    ter ziele varen
    to pass away; to decease