sterblich — meaning in English

English meaning

• mortal adjective Certain to die eventually; not immortal.

Senses

sterblich is used for these senses in English:

• mortal Susceptible to death by aging, sickness, injury, or wound; not immortal. [from 14th c.]
• mortal Causing death; deadly, fatal, killing, lethal (now only of wounds, injuries etc.). [from 14th c.]

mortal — full definition

1. adjective Certain to die eventually; not immortal.
2. adjective Causing or capable of causing death; deadly.
3. noun A human being, especially as contrasted with gods or immortal beings.

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