morire
die
The Italian word 'morire' is the infinitive form of the verb 'to die'. It is used in the same way as in English, to express the end of life. For example, 'La nonna è morta l'anno scorso' means 'Grandma died last year'.
Example sentences using: morire
Mi fa male pensare a morire senza aver realizzato i miei sogni.
It hurts me to think of dying without realizing my dreams.
In this example, the speaker is expressing a fear of their mortality using the Italian verb 'morire' (to die), combined with the concept of unrealized ambitions.
Devo ancora decidere se morire di fame o di freddo.
I still have to decide whether to die of hunger or of cold.
This sentence uses the verb 'morire' in a hyperbolic phrase, expressing strong discomfort or dissatisfaction. It is a figure of speech, and the speaker is not literally considering dying.
È meglio morire in piedi che vivere in ginocchio.
It is better to die standing than to live on your knees.
This proverbial expression uses 'morire' in a symbolic sense, emphasizing that it is better to fight and die for one's convictions rather than passively surrendering them.