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inert in German

inert in German is träge, inaktiv — inert means not moving or acting; lifeless or motionless.

inert in German

träge
adj
inaktiv
adj
Having no therapeutic action.

What does "inert" mean?

  1. adjective Not moving or acting; lifeless or motionless.
    "The patient lay inert on the stretcher, barely breathing."
  2. adjective In chemistry, not reacting readily with other substances.
    "Argon is an inert gas often used to fill light bulbs."
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inert in a sentence

  • The patient lay inert on the stretcher, barely breathing.
  • After the anaesthetic, his body went completely inert.
  • Argon is an inert gas often used to fill light bulbs.

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What is "inert" in German?

"inert" in German is träge, inaktiv. inert means: Not moving or acting; lifeless or motionless.

How do you use "inert" in a sentence?

Example: "The patient lay inert on the stretcher, barely breathing." In German, "inert" is träge, inaktiv.

Are there other ways to say "inert" in German?

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "inert": träge, inaktiv.

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