pass away — to die, especially in a peaceful or gentle way (euphemism)
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to die, especially in a peaceful or gentle way (euphemism)
Pronunciation (IPA): /pæs əˈweɪ/
Korean meaning: 돌아가시다, 세상을 떠나다 (완곡한 표현)
Korean pronunciation: 패**스** 어**웨**이
Example Sentences
- The old oak tree in our backyard finally passed away after 200 years - even trees have their time to go!
- My phone battery passed away during the most important call of my career.
- The legendary chef passed away, leaving behind a legacy of burnt toast and confused customers.
pass away
VERB//pæs əˈweɪ//
to die, especially in a peaceful or gentle way (euphemism)
An elderly grandfather passes away peacefully surrounded by his loving family
When we pass away at end of day, we find our peaceful way.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
'pass'는 '지나가다'라는 뜻의 라틴어 'passus'에서 유래되었고, 'away'는 고대 영어 'aweg'에서 왔습니다. 함께 사용되어 '이 세상을 지나 다른 곳으로 가다'라는 의미로 죽음을 완곡하게 표현하게 되었습니다.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The old oak tree in our backyard finally passed away after 200 years - even trees have their time to go!”
“My phone battery passed away during the most important call of my career.”
“The legendary chef passed away, leaving behind a legacy of burnt toast and confused customers.”
“She was deeply saddened when her beloved pet passed away after 15 years of companionship.”
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