This is the 15537th most frequent Korean word.
별세했다
"별세했다" means "passed away" or "deceased."
Here, "별세했다" is used to respectfully describe the death of a notable individual, often used for respected figures.
그 유명한 작가가 어제 밤 별세했다.
That famous author passed away last night.
In this sentence, "별세했다" is within a familial context with added politeness, showing respect for the deceased.
할아버지께서 평화롭게 별세하셨습니다.
Grandfather peacefully passed away.
"별세했다" here portrays reverence and formality appropriate when discussing the death of a community figure.