suicidare

to commit suicide

verb soo-ee-chee-DAH-reh Rare

Usage Note

Suicidarsi is almost always used reflexively (mi suicido, si è suicidato), and in the reflexive it takes essere as auxiliary. The non-reflexive suicidare exists but is rare and considered unusual in standard usage. The noun is suicidio (m). Italian health authorities recommend using togliersi la vita or morire per suicidio in sensitive contexts.

Examples

"Purtroppo si è suicidato l'anno scorso."

Natural Translation

Unfortunately he took his own life last year.

Literal Translation

Unfortunately himself is suicided the year past.

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