彼らは餓死しそうだ。

彼らは餓死しそうだ。

They are on the border of starvation.

彼(かれ)らは餓死(がし)しそうだ。

Karera wa gashishisō da.

彼ら (かれら)

they (usually male); them

は (は)

topic marker particle; indicates contrast with another option (stated or unstated); adds emphasis

だ (だ)

be; is; indicates past or completed action; indicates light imperative

Readings: ヒ、かれ、かの、か.の

Meanings: he, that, the

Readings: ガ、う.える

Meanings: starve, hungry, thirst

Readings: シ、し.ぬ、し.に-

Meanings: death, die