hinübergehen

hinübergehen is a German verb that translates to "to go over," "to cross," or "to pass over" in English. It can be used in both literal and figurative senses.

Literally, hinübergehen refers to the physical act of moving from one side to another, such as crossing a street, a river, or a border. For example, "Ich werde über die Straße hinübergehen" means "I will go over the street." It can also describe the movement of something from one place to another, like a scent carried by the wind.

Figuratively, hinübergehen can describe the transition from one state or phase to another. This often refers to death, where it is used as a euphemism for "to pass away" or "to die." For instance, "Er ist gestern hinübergegangen" translates to "He passed away yesterday." It can also be used to describe the passing of time or the change of seasons. In a less somber context, it might refer to adopting a new idea or belief, essentially "going over" to that viewpoint.

The verb is composed of the prefix "hinüber" which means "over there" or "across," and the verb "gehen" meaning "to go." This construction clearly conveys the sense of movement across a boundary or to a different location or state.