Translation of Italian word "morire" to English
morire
/moˈri.re/
How to use
The Italian verb 'morire' means 'to die' (To die, to pass away). It belongs to the third conjugation (-ire). It forms compound tenses with the auxiliary 'essere'. Often confused with 'morire di' (to die from), but 'morire' carries a distinct shade of meaning in careful usage.
🇬🇧 English
to die
Example
Le piante muoiono se non ricevono abbastanza acqua.
Plants die if they don't get enough water.
L'artista è morto all'età di ottant'anni.
The artist died at the age of eighty.
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Common phrases
- morire di fame— to die of hunger
- L'artista è morto all'età di ottant'anni.— The artist died at the age of eighty.
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What does the Italian word "morire" mean?▼
The Italian word "morire" means "to die" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Le piante muoiono se non ricevono abbastanza acqua." (which translates as "Plants die if they don't get enough water.").
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