Die for Meaning in English
expression
ˈdaɪ/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
DYE for, DYE fur, DYE furr
dˈaɪ/ /fˈɔː
DYE faw
Definition
To be willing to give your life for something or someone, or to really want something very much.
Usage & Nuances
Often used hyperbolically to mean wanting something extremely ("this cake is to die for"). In literal sense, refers to sacrificing one's life. Usually informal or conversational. Do not confuse with "die of" (meaning cause of death).
Spanish: morir por - dar la vida por - desear muchísimoPortuguese (BR): morrer por - morrer de vontade de - querer muitoPortuguese (PT): morrer por - morrer de vontade de - desejar muitoChinese (Simplified): 为...而死 - 特别渴望Chinese (Traditional): 為...而死 - 特別渴望Hindi: मरने (के लिए तैयार होना) - बहुत अधिक चाहनाArabic: يموت من أجل - يتوق بشدة إلىBengali: জন্য প্রাণ দিতে - খুবই কাঙ্ক্ষিত হওয়াRussian: умереть за - очень сильно желатьJapanese: 命を捧げる - たまらなく欲しいVietnamese: hy sinh vì - thèm khátKorean: 목숨을 바치다 - 너무 원하다Turkish: uğruna ölmek - çok istemekUrdu: جان دینا - بے حد چاہناIndonesian: rela untuk mati demi - sangat menginginkan
Example Sentences
He would die for his family.
basic
This chocolate cake is to die for.
basic
I would die for a cold drink right now.
basic
Some fans say they would die for their favorite singer.
natural
That pizza was honestly to die for.
natural
She isn't the kind of friend anyone would die for.
natural