dying

US /ˈdaɪ.ɪŋ/
UK /ˈdaɪ.ɪŋ/
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1.

sterben, vergehen, aussterben

the process of ending or ceasing to exist

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The old traditions are slowly dying out.
Die alten Traditionen sterben langsam aus.
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The sound of the engine was dying away.
Das Geräusch des Motors verstarb langsam.
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expiringperishingfadingwaningdeclining
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sterbend, im Sterben liegend

at the point of death; about to die

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The patient was dying, and the family gathered around.
Der Patient war im Sterben, und die Familie versammelte sich.
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The old tree was dying after the long drought.
Der alte Baum war nach der langen Dürre am Sterben.
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moribundexpiringperishingfailinglanguishing
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dyed-in-the-wool