This is the 5556th most frequent Polish word.
umarł
"Umarł" means "died" in English.
Here, 'umarł' is used to convey that a male passed away, often employed in past tense narratives about someone's death.
Umarł trzy dni temu po długiej chorobie.
He passed away three days ago after a long illness.
In this sentence, 'umarłem' serves as a metaphorical expression, indicating extreme laughter or amusement.
Gdy usłyszałem, co powiedział, niemal umarłem ze śmiechu.
When I heard what he said, I almost died laughing.
In this example, 'umarł' is used in a historical or legendary context, still meaning 'died,' but tailored to fit storytelling or folklore.