der/die Verstorbene
Translation
the deceased, the departed
Examples
Die Familie trauert um den Verstorbenen.
The family is mourning the deceased.
Wir gedenken der Verstorbenen mit einer Schweigeminute.
We commemorate the deceased with a minute of silence.
Das Testament des Verstorbenen wurde verlesen.
The will of the deceased was read.
Grammar Patterns
to mourn sb. ((acc.)) The family mourns the deceased.
to commemorate sb. ((gen.)) We commemorate the deceased.
Similar Words
Synonym: der/die Tote (the dead person)
Etymology
A nominalized adjective, from 'verstorben' (deceased). It literally means 'the deceased one(s)'.
Memory Tips
Remember that German adjectives can be turned into nouns. The article ('der' for male, 'die' for female/plural) tells you who is being referred to.