mortal

• Bezeichnet etwas, das dem Tod unterworfen ist, also sterblich; außerdem etwas, das den Tod verursacht oder tödlich ist, oder ein extrem starkes Gefühl bzw. eine sehr intensive Situation.

Describes something that is subject to death; also used to describe a fatal or extremely intense condition.

1. Subject to deathB2formal

   Describes a living being that will eventually die.

   Sterblich

   • All humans are mortal.
   • The ancient Greeks believed gods were not mortal.
   • Mortal creatures have a limited lifespan.

   Synonymeearthlyfinitehumanperishabletemporaltransient

   Antonymedeathlessimmortalundying

2. B2formal

   Capable of causing death; fatal.

   tödlich

   • He suffered a mortal wound in the battle.
   • The disease proved to be mortal for many patients.
   • A mortal blow was struck to the enemy's defenses.

   Synonymedeadlyfatallethal

3. Extreme or intenseC1informal

   Used to emphasize the severity or intensity of something.

   Extrem oder intensiv

   • She was in mortal fear of losing her job.
   • They lived in mortal terror of the dictator.
   • He felt a mortal dread before the exam.

   Synonymeawfuldireextremegreatintenseoverwhelmingprofoundsevereterribleutter

• Substantiv, das einen Menschen bezeichnet, besonders im Gegensatz zu einem göttlichen oder unsterblichen Wesen, oder ein sterbliches, dem Tod unterworfenes Lebewesen.

A noun referring to a human being, especially in contrast to a divine or immortal being, or a being that is subject to death.

1. B2formal

   A human being, especially as contrasted with a divine or immortal being.

   Sterblicher

   • The gods looked down upon the mortals below.
   • He was just a mortal, not a superhero.
   • Mortals are born and eventually die.

   Synonymecreatureearthlinghumanhuman beingindividualsoul

2. B2informal

   An ordinary person, as opposed to someone with special powers or status.

   Sterblicher

   • Even the richest mortals have problems.
   • She treated everyone, from kings to common mortals, with respect.
   • The wizard was far beyond the abilities of any mere mortal.

   Synonymecommonercreatureearthlingeverymanhumanhuman beingsoul

   Antonymedeitygodimmortal