dead in German
dead in German is tot, Toter, leblos — dead means no longer alive.
dead in German
tot
Toter
leblos
(hyperbole) Figuratively, not alive; lacking life.
tot
(hyperbole) Figuratively, not alive; lacking life.
gestorben
reglos
Without emotion; impassive.
stumpf
Without emotion; impassive.
unbewegt
Without emotion; impassive.
abgeschaltet
(not comparable, of a machine, device, or electrical circuit) Completely inactive; currently without power; without a signal; not live.
aus
(not comparable, of a machine, device, or electrical circuit) Completely inactive; currently without power; without a signal; not live.
leer
(not comparable, of a machine, device, or electrical circuit) Completely inactive; currently without power; without a signal; not live.
hinüber
(not comparable) Broken or inoperable.
im Eimer
(not comparable) Broken or inoperable.
entbehrlich
(not comparable) No longer used or required.
aus
(not comparable, sports) Not in play.
im Aus
(not comparable, sports) Not in play.
bewegungslos
(not comparable) Full and complete (usually applied to nouns involving lack of motion, sound, activity, or other signs of life) .
erstarrt
(not comparable) Full and complete (usually applied to nouns involving lack of motion, sound, activity, or other signs of life) .
regungslos
(not comparable) Full and complete (usually applied to nouns involving lack of motion, sound, activity, or other signs of life) .
eingeschlafen
Experiencing pins and needles (paresthesia).
ganz
(degree, informal, colloquial) Exactly.
genau
(degree, informal, colloquial) Exactly.
tod-
(degree, informal, colloquial) Very, absolutely, extremely.
total
(degree, informal, colloquial) Very, absolutely, extremely.
Mitte
(often with "the") Time when coldness, darkness, or stillness is most intense.
Tiefe
(often with "the") Time when coldness, darkness, or stillness is most intense.
What does "dead" mean?
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adj No longer alive.
"The old oak tree had been dead for years."
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adj No longer working, active, or in use.
"My phone battery is dead."
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adj Complete or exact, especially describing precision or stillness.
"He hit dead centre with his first shot."
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adv Completely; exactly.
"You're dead right about that."
dead in a sentence
- The old oak tree had been dead for years.
- Her grandfather has been dead since 2010.
- My phone battery is dead.
- That line has been dead for months — nobody uses it anymore.
Similar words in German
Common German translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "dead" in German?
"dead" in German is tot, Toter, leblos. dead means: No longer alive.
How do you use "dead" in a sentence?
Example: "The old oak tree had been dead for years." In German, "dead" is tot, Toter, leblos.
Are there other ways to say "dead" in German?
Yes — German has 24 translations listed for "dead": tot, Toter, leblos, gestorben, reglos, stumpf.
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