verstorben
Translation
deceased, late, departed
Examples
Wir gedenken der verstorbenen Kollegen.
We remember the deceased colleagues.
Ihr verstorbener Mann war ein berühmter Arzt.
Her late husband was a famous doctor.
Grammar Patterns
((before a noun)) deceased, late the deceased president
Similar Words
tot (dead), gestorben (died)
Etymology
Past participle of the verb `versterben` (to pass away), from `ver-` (completion) + `sterben` (to die).
Memory Tips
This is a more formal and respectful term than `gestorben` (died). Think of it as equivalent to 'deceased' or 'departed'.