No. 15,391 in German
vergeht
"Vergeht" means "passes" or "elapses" (in the sense of time passing).
In a sentence
Die Zeit vergeht wie im Flug.
Time flies by.
Here, 'vergeht' describes the passing of time, emphasizing how quickly it moves.
Der Schmerz vergeht mit der Zeit.
The pain goes away with time.
Here, 'vergeht' is used figuratively to indicate that pain diminishes and eventually ceases as time progresses.
Die Erinnerung an ihn vergeht nie.
The memory of him never fades.
In this context, 'vergeht' is used to describe the persistence of a memory, implying it does not disappear over time.
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