mortal in German
mortal in German is sterblich, tödlich, Sterblicher — mortal means certain to die eventually; not immortal.
mortal in German
sterblich
Susceptible to death by aging, sickness, injury, or wound; not immortal. [from 14th c.]
tödlich
Causing death; deadly, fatal, killing, lethal (now only of wounds, injuries etc.). [from 14th c.]
sterblich
Causing death; deadly, fatal, killing, lethal (now only of wounds, injuries etc.). [from 14th c.]
Sterblicher
A human; someone susceptible to death.
Sterbliche
A human; someone susceptible to death.
What does "mortal" mean?
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adjective Certain to die eventually; not immortal.
"Even kings are mortal in the end."
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adjective Causing or capable of causing death; deadly.
"He suffered a mortal wound in the battle."
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noun A human being, especially as contrasted with gods or immortal beings.
"The myth describes a god who fell in love with a mortal."
mortal in a sentence
- Even kings are mortal in the end.
- The story reminds us that we are all mortal.
- He suffered a mortal wound in the battle.
- Climate change poses a mortal threat to low-lying island nations.
Similar words in German
Common German translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "mortal" in German?
"mortal" in German is sterblich, tödlich, Sterblicher. mortal means: Certain to die eventually; not immortal.
How do you use "mortal" in a sentence?
Example: "Even kings are mortal in the end." In German, "mortal" is sterblich, tödlich, Sterblicher.
Are there other ways to say "mortal" in German?
Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "mortal": sterblich, tödlich, Sterblicher, Sterbliche.
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