mortal
Aussprache: [ˈmɔːrtəl]
Kontext: „existence“
(adjective) when something is related to human life or death. Since all people will eventually die, they are considered mortal beings.
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Humans are mortal creatures who experience life with all its joys and sorrows.
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The idea that superheroes are not mortal makes them seem less relatable to us.
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What does it mean to be a mortal being?
Kontext: „existence“
(noun) a human, especially in the context of life and death. When we call someone a mortal, we are reminding ourselves that they are just a person like everyone else.
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Every mortal has hopes and dreams they want to achieve in their lifetime.
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The characters in the myth were gods, not mortals, and this made their stories very different.
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Can a mortal understand the feelings of an immortal?
Kontext: „seriousness“
(adjective) referring to something very serious or deadly. If a situation is described as mortal, it means it can lead to death or is very dangerous.
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The doctor warned that a mortal wound needs immediate attention.
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Luckily, the accident was not mortal, and everyone survived without serious injuries.
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What are the signs of a mortal injury?