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Ableben
/ˈaːbl̩ən/
death
Sein plötzliches **Ableben** wurde im Krankenhaus bestätigt.
His sudden death was confirmed at the hospital.
Medicine
formal
the act of dying; death, especially used in formal or medical contexts
Das **Ableben** des Patienten erfolgte nach kurzer Komplikation.
The patient's death occurred after a brief complication.
Often appears in obituaries, medical reports, and formal announcements.
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Pro Tip
Formal vs. informal
Reserve *Ableben* for written, formal, or medical contexts; use *sterben* in casual conversation.
Gold Rule
Obituary style
When writing an obituary or official notice, prefer *Ableben* over *sterben* for a respectful tone.
Word Origin
From the verb *ableben* (ab- ‘away’ + leben ‘to live’), literally ‘to cease living’. First recorded in the 16th century.
Usage Notes
Use *Ableben* in formal contexts such as obituaries, medical reports, or legal documents. In everyday speech, native speakers prefer *sterben* or *versterben*.
Word Breakdown
ab-
away, off
prefixleben
life
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