Meaning
passing, demise, death
- a person's death, viewed euphemistically or ceremonially
In a sentence
La comunità esprime profondo cordoglio per la dipartita del sindaco.
The community expresses deep condolences for the mayor's passing.
Tutti ricordano con affetto il professore dopo la sua dolorosa dipartita.
Everyone fondly remembers the professor after his painful demise.
La prematura dipartita del giovane artista ha sconvolto il mondo della musica.
The untimely passing of the young artist shocked the music world.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| dipartita | feminine · singular |
| dipartite | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Formal: used as an elevated, respectful euphemism for 'morte' (passing, demise).
- Common in obituaries, condolences, and official speeches.