sterblich در ۳۰ ثانیه
- Sterblich means 'mortal' and describes living things that will die.
- It is derived from the verb 'sterben' (to die).
- A common idiom is 'sterblich verliebt sein' (to be desperately in love).
- In formal contexts, 'sterbliche Überreste' refers to human remains.
The German adjective sterblich is a profound term that translates primarily to 'mortal' in English. Rooted in the verb sterben (to die), it carries with it the biological, philosophical, and theological weight of existence. In its most literal sense, it describes any living being that is subject to death. However, its usage extends far beyond a simple biological fact, permeating German literature, legal discourse, and daily idioms.
- Biological Context
- In biology and medicine, 'sterblich' is used to define the finite nature of organisms. It is the opposite of 'unsterblich' (immortal). When discussing the human condition, Germans often use this word to emphasize our vulnerability and the shared destiny of all living things.
- Philosophical Nuance
- Philosophically, 'sterblich' is tied to the concept of 'Vergänglichkeit' (transience). It reminds the speaker and the listener that nothing lasts forever. It is frequently found in existentialist texts and classical German poetry, such as that of Goethe or Schiller, where the contrast between the eternal nature of art and the mortal nature of the artist is a recurring theme.
- The 'Normal Person' Aspect
- Interestingly, 'sterblich' can also be used as a noun—'die Sterblichen' (the mortals). In this context, it is often used with a touch of irony or grandiosity to refer to ordinary human beings as opposed to those who are powerful, famous, or perceived as 'god-like' in their influence.
Alle Menschen sind sterblich, doch wir leben oft so, als wären wir es nicht.
When you encounter 'sterblich' in German, you are often engaging with a text that considers the limits of human power. Whether it is a doctor discussing a prognosis or a poet lamenting the passage of time, the word serves as a sobering reminder of life's conclusion. It is not necessarily a dark word; rather, it is a factual and reflective one. In high-level German (B2 and above), mastering this word allows you to participate in deeper discussions about ethics, history, and the human experience.
Er war in sie sterblich verliebt.
- Register Variation
- While 'sterblich' is standard German, its noun form 'der Sterbliche' can sound somewhat archaic or literary. In everyday conversation, people might simply say 'wir sind alle nur Menschen' (we are all just humans) to convey a similar sentiment of fallibility and finitude.
Furthermore, the word appears in several fixed expressions. 'Kein sterbliches Wort' means 'not a single word' (literally 'no mortal word'), usually used when someone is sworn to secrecy. This figurative use shows how the concept of 'mortality' is linked to the physical presence of a person in the world. If you haven't said a 'mortal word', you haven't left any trace of your speech in the physical realm.
Verrate keinem sterblichen Wesen unser Geheimnis!
Using 'sterblich' correctly requires an understanding of its grammatical role as an adjective. Like most German adjectives, it can be used predicatively (after a verb like 'sein') or attributively (before a noun). When used attributively, it must follow the standard rules of adjective declension, which can be tricky for learners but is essential for B2 proficiency.
- Predicative Use
- When 'sterblich' follows a verb, it does not change its ending. Example: 'Der Körper ist sterblich.' (The body is mortal). This is the simplest way to use the word and is common in philosophical or scientific statements.
- Attributive Use
- When placed before a noun, the ending changes based on gender, case, and number. For instance, 'Ein sterblicher Mensch' (A mortal human), 'Die sterblichen Reste' (The mortal remains), or 'In diesem sterblichen Leben' (In this mortal life). Note that 'sterbliche Überreste' is the formal German term for a deceased person's remains.
Die Philosophie erinnert uns daran, dass wir sterblich sind.
One of the most frequent uses of 'sterblich' in modern German is in the adverbial phrase 'sterblich verliebt sein'. While 'sterblich' is technically an adjective, in this specific idiom, it functions as an intensifier meaning 'desperately' or 'to death'. It is similar to the English phrase 'mortally wounded', but applied to the emotion of love. It suggests a love so strong it feels like a matter of life and death.
Sie ist in ihren Kollegen sterblich verliebt.
In formal and legal contexts, you might see the term 'sterbliche Überreste'. This is a very respectful and somewhat distanced way of referring to a corpse. It is often used in news reports about archaeological finds or the repatriation of soldiers. Using 'Leiche' (corpse) can sometimes sound too blunt or clinical, whereas 'sterbliche Überreste' maintains a level of dignity.
Die sterblichen Überreste des Königs wurden in die Hauptstadt gebracht.
Finally, consider the use of 'sterblich' in negative constructions. 'Kein sterblicher Mensch' is a common way to say 'no human being' when emphasizing impossibility. For example: 'Kein sterblicher Mensch kann diese Last allein tragen' (No mortal human can carry this burden alone). This adds a dramatic, almost mythological tone to the sentence, elevating it from a simple statement of fact to a more profound observation.
While you might not hear 'sterblich' at the supermarket or while ordering a coffee, it is a staple of several specific domains in German life. Understanding these contexts will help you recognize the tone and intent of the speaker.
- Literature and Drama
- Germany has a rich history of 'Trauerspiele' (tragedies) and philosophical poetry. In the works of Goethe, Schiller, and Rilke, 'sterblich' is used to contrast the fleeting nature of human life with the permanence of nature or the divine. If you attend a play at the Burgtheater in Vienna or the Deutsches Theater in Berlin, you are likely to hear this word in a monologue about the human condition.
- Religion and Funerals
- In a religious context, particularly within the Lutheran or Catholic traditions in Germany, 'sterblich' is used in liturgy and funeral orations. It serves to remind the congregation of the soul's eternity versus the body's mortality. Phrases like 'unser sterblicher Leib' (our mortal body) are common in these settings.
- Academic and Scientific Discourse
- In biology, 'Sterblichkeit' (mortality) is a key term. You will hear 'Sterblichkeitsrate' (mortality rate) in news reports about public health, demographics, or the effects of a pandemic. While the adjective 'sterblich' is less common here than the noun, it still appears in discussions about 'sterbliche Zellen' (mortal cells) versus 'unsterbliche Zelllinien' in cancer research.
In der Zeitung stand etwas über die sinkende Sterblichkeitsrate.
In popular culture, particularly in the fantasy and sci-fi genres (which are very popular in Germany), 'sterblich' is used to distinguish humans from elves, vampires, or robots. In dubbed versions of movies like 'The Lord of the Rings' or 'Twilight', characters often discuss their 'sterbliches Dasein' (mortal existence).
Bist du bereit, dein sterbliches Leben für die Unsterblichkeit aufzugeben?
Lastly, in very formal or old-fashioned storytelling, you might hear 'ein gewöhnlicher Sterblicher' (an ordinary mortal). This is used to describe someone who lacks special powers or high social status. For example, if a celebrity enters a room, someone might jokingly say, 'Was machen wir einfachen Sterblichen jetzt?' (What do we simple mortals do now?). This shows the word's versatility—from the heights of philosophy to the depths of dry German humor.
For English speakers, 'sterblich' can be a 'false friend' or easily confused with other words related to death. Avoiding these common pitfalls will make your German sound much more natural and precise.
- Confusing 'sterblich' with 'tödlich'
- This is the most frequent error. 'Sterblich' means 'mortal' (subject to death), while 'tödlich' means 'deadly' or 'lethal' (causing death). You would say 'Ein Gift ist tödlich' (A poison is deadly), but 'Ein Mensch ist sterblich' (A human is mortal). Saying 'Ein Mensch ist tödlich' would imply that the human is a walking weapon!
- Confusing 'sterblich' with 'sterbend'
- 'Sterbend' is the present participle of 'sterben' and means 'dying'. 'Sterblich' is a permanent quality of all humans, whereas 'sterbend' describes the process of passing away. 'Der sterbende Schwan' (the dying swan) vs. 'Der sterbliche Schwan' (the mortal swan—which sounds like a biological statement about swans in general).
Falsch: Diese Krankheit ist sterblich.
Richtig: Diese Krankheit ist tödlich.
Another mistake involves the declension of the noun 'der Sterbliche'. This is a nominalized adjective, meaning it follows adjective endings even when it's a noun. This is a common B1/B2 hurdle. You must say 'ein Sterblicher' (masculine, indefinite article), but 'der Sterbliche' (masculine, definite article). In the plural, it's 'die Sterblichen'. Forgetting these endings is a clear sign of a non-native speaker.
Using 'sterblich' in the wrong register can also be a mistake. As mentioned, 'sterbliche Überreste' is very formal. Using it in a casual conversation about a dead pet might sound unintentionally funny or overly dramatic. In such cases, 'tot' (dead) or 'verstorben' (passed away) is more appropriate.
Er ist sterblich verliebt, nicht tödlich verliebt.
Finally, be careful with the idiom 'kein sterbliches Wort'. It is specifically used with verbs of speaking or promising. Using it with verbs like 'sehen' or 'hören' (e.g., 'ich habe kein sterbliches Wort gehört') is possible but less common than 'ich habe kein Wort gehört'. The idiom is most effective when emphasizing a secret.
German has several words that touch upon the concept of mortality and transience. Choosing the right one depends on whether you want to sound scientific, poetic, or everyday.
- Vergänglich
- This means 'transient' or 'fleeting'. While 'sterblich' refers specifically to the ability to die, 'vergänglich' refers to the fact that everything (emotions, beauty, time) eventually fades away. You would say 'Schönheit ist vergänglich' (Beauty is transient), but 'Der Mensch ist sterblich'.
- Hinfällig
- This is a more specific word meaning 'frail' or 'decrepit', often due to age. It can also mean 'null and void' in a legal sense. While 'sterblich' is a general human condition, 'hinfällig' describes a state of physical decline.
- Endlich
- Literally 'finite'. This is often used in philosophical or mathematical contexts to describe things that have an end. 'Unser Leben ist endlich' (Our life is finite) is a very common alternative to 'unser Leben ist sterblich'.
Alles Irdische ist vergänglich.
In a medical context, you might encounter 'letal'. This is a technical synonym for 'tödlich' (lethal). It is never used for the human condition of being mortal, but rather for the outcome of a dose or a disease. 'Eine letale Dosis' is a lethal dose.
- Irdisch
- Meaning 'earthly' or 'terrestrial'. This is often used in contrast to 'himmlisch' (heavenly). While not a direct synonym for 'sterblich', it is frequently used in the same contexts to describe the limitations of life on Earth.
When comparing 'sterblich' and its synonyms, notice the emotional weight. 'Sterblich' is heavy and serious. 'Vergänglich' is often melancholy or poetic. 'Endlich' is logical and factual. By choosing the right word, you signal your level of German and your understanding of the subtle differences in meaning that define the B2 level and beyond.
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نکته جالب
The English word 'starve' and German 'sterben' share the same root. In Old English, 'steorfan' meant simply 'to die', but later narrowed its meaning to 'to die of hunger'.
راهنمای تلفظ
- Pronouncing 'st' as 'st' (like 'stay') instead of 'sht'.
- Pronouncing 'ch' as 'k' (like 'sterblick').
- Swallowing the 'l' in the middle.
- Stress on the second syllable.
- Pronouncing the 'er' like the English 'her'.
سطح دشواری
Easy to recognize if you know 'sterben'.
Requires correct adjective declension.
Pronunciation of 'ch' and 'st' can be tricky.
Common in documentaries and literature.
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Adjective Declension
Ein sterblichER Mann, die sterblichEN Überreste.
Nominalized Adjectives
Der Sterbliche (The mortal).
Adverbial usage as intensifier
Sterblich verliebt (No ending change).
Compound Nouns with -keit
Sterblich + keit = Sterblichkeit.
Prefix 'un-' for opposites
Sterblich -> unsterblich.
مثالها بر اساس سطح
Menschen sind sterblich.
Humans are mortal.
Simple predicative use of the adjective.
Ist der Hund sterblich?
Is the dog mortal?
Question form with 'sein'.
Alle Tiere sind sterblich.
All animals are mortal.
Plural subject with 'sind'.
Ich bin ein sterblicher Mensch.
I am a mortal human.
Attributive use with 'ein' (masculine nominative).
Götter sind nicht sterblich.
Gods are not mortal.
Negation with 'nicht'.
Das Leben ist sterblich.
Life is mortal (finite).
Abstract noun as subject.
Kein Baum ist unsterblich.
No tree is immortal.
Using the opposite 'unsterblich'.
Wir alle sind sterblich.
We all are mortal.
Pronoun 'wir' with 'sind'.
Er ist sterblich verliebt.
He is desperately in love.
Common idiom using 'sterblich' as an intensifier.
Sie ist in ihn sterblich verliebt.
She is desperately in love with him.
Idiom with preposition 'in' + accusative.
Ein sterblicher Körper braucht Essen.
A mortal body needs food.
Attributive use: 'ein' + masculine noun.
Die Blumen sind sterblich, sie welken.
The flowers are mortal, they wither.
Linking mortality to the process of withering.
Ich bin nur ein sterblicher Mann.
I am only a mortal man.
Use of 'nur' to emphasize limitations.
Sind wir alle sterblich?
Are we all mortal?
Simple question structure.
Das ist ein sterbliches Wesen.
That is a mortal being.
Neuter noun 'Wesen' with 'ein'.
Er sagt, er sei sterblich.
He says he is mortal.
Indirect speech (Konjunktiv I).
Jedes sterbliche Lebewesen muss sterben.
Every mortal living being must die.
Attributive use with 'jedes' (neuter).
Die Sterblichkeit in diesem Land ist hoch.
The mortality in this country is high.
Noun form 'Sterblichkeit'.
Wir müssen akzeptieren, dass wir sterblich sind.
We must accept that we are mortal.
Subordinate clause with 'dass'.
Er war sterblich verliebt und tat dumme Dinge.
He was desperately in love and did stupid things.
Idiom in a past tense context.
Kein sterblicher Mensch kann das wissen.
No mortal human can know that.
Emphatic use of 'kein sterblicher'.
Die sterblichen Überreste wurden gefunden.
The mortal remains were found.
Formal term for remains.
Das ist die Natur alles Sterblichen.
That is the nature of all that is mortal.
Genitive case with nominalized adjective.
Sie fühlte sich plötzlich sehr sterblich.
She suddenly felt very mortal.
Using 'sich fühlen' with the adjective.
Die Erkenntnis der eigenen Sterblichkeit ist schmerzhaft.
The realization of one's own mortality is painful.
Genitive construction with 'Sterblichkeit'.
In der griechischen Mythologie beneiden Götter die sterblichen Menschen.
In Greek mythology, gods envy mortal humans.
Dative plural adjective ending (-en).
Er wollte kein sterbliches Wort über den Vorfall verlieren.
He didn't want to lose a single word about the incident.
Idiomatic phrase 'kein sterbliches Wort'.
Die Medizin versucht, das sterbliche Leben zu verlängern.
Medicine tries to prolong mortal life.
Attributive use with definite article (neuter).
Er ist ein einfacher Sterblicher ohne Privilegien.
He is a simple mortal without privileges.
Nominalized adjective 'Sterblicher'.
Die sterblichen Hüllen wurden feierlich beigesetzt.
The mortal shells (remains) were solemnly interred.
Synonym for 'Überreste'.
Trotz seiner Macht blieb er ein sterblicher Mann.
Despite his power, he remained a mortal man.
Contrastive sentence with 'trotz'.
Die Sterblichkeitsrate sank dank neuer Medikamente.
The mortality rate dropped thanks to new medications.
Compound noun 'Sterblichkeitsrate'.
Die Poesie thematisiert oft das Spannungsfeld zwischen dem Ewigen und dem Sterblichen.
Poetry often themes the tension between the eternal and the mortal.
Nominalized adjectives in the dative case.
Kein sterbliches Wesen ist vor dem Schicksal gefeit.
No mortal being is immune to fate.
Formal adjective 'gefeit' with 'sterblich'.
Seine Liebe war so groß, dass er sich sterblich in sie verliebte, als wäre er ein Jüngling.
His love was so great that he fell desperately in love with her, as if he were a youth.
Complex sentence with idiom and Konjunktiv II.
Die Philosophen des Existenzialismus betonten die sterbliche Natur des Daseins.
Existentialist philosophers emphasized the mortal nature of existence.
Academic register.
Wir sind nur flüchtige Schatten, sterbliche Gäste auf dieser Erde.
We are only fleeting shadows, mortal guests on this earth.
Poetic metaphors.
Die sterblichen Überreste des Dichters wurden erst Jahre später identifiziert.
The mortal remains of the poet were only identified years later.
Passive voice with formal vocabulary.
In seinem Werk wird die Zerbrechlichkeit alles Sterblichen deutlich.
In his work, the fragility of everything mortal becomes clear.
Genitive of a nominalized adjective.
Er betrachtete die Welt mit dem Blick eines Sterblichen, der weiß, dass seine Zeit begrenzt ist.
He viewed the world with the gaze of a mortal who knows his time is limited.
Relative clause modifying a nominalized adjective.
Die ontologische Differenz zwischen dem Göttlichen und dem Sterblichen ist ein zentrales Motiv.
The ontological difference between the divine and the mortal is a central motif.
Highly academic terminology.
Man darf kein sterbliches Wort über die geheimen Staatsangelegenheiten verlieren.
One must not lose a single word about secret state affairs.
Idiom in a formal, restrictive context.
Das Bewusstsein, sterblich zu sein, unterscheidet den Menschen vom Tier.
The consciousness of being mortal distinguishes humans from animals.
Infinitive construction as a noun modifier.
Die sterbliche Hülle ist nur das Gefäß für den unsterblichen Geist.
The mortal shell is only the vessel for the immortal spirit.
Metaphorical use in a spiritual context.
In der Unausweichlichkeit des Todes offenbart sich die wahre Würde des Sterblichen.
In the inevitability of death, the true dignity of the mortal is revealed.
Reflexive verb with abstract genitive.
Seine Argumentation war hinfällig, da sie die sterbliche Komponente des Problems ignorierte.
His argumentation was invalid because it ignored the mortal component of the problem.
Using 'sterblich' in a non-traditional, metaphorical way.
Die Tragik des Helden liegt in seinem sterblichen Streben nach Unendlichkeit.
The tragedy of the hero lies in his mortal striving for infinity.
Complex noun phrase 'sterbliches Streben'.
Die sterblichen Überreste wurden exhumiert, um die Todesursache zu klären.
The mortal remains were exhumed to clarify the cause of death.
Technical/Legal jargon.
ترکیبهای رایج
عبارات رایج
— An ordinary person without special powers.
Was kann ein gewöhnlicher Sterblicher schon tun?
— Emphasizing that even famous people die.
Der König ist sterblich wie wir alle.
— Until an old age (less common).
Er blieb bis ins sterbliche Alter aktiv.
— The body (as opposed to the soul).
Das sterbliche Teil wird zu Staub.
— No human eye (has seen...).
Kein sterbliches Auge hat diesen Ort je gesehen.
— To experience mortality (e.g., through loss).
Er musste früh seine Sterblichkeit erfahren.
اغلب اشتباه گرفته میشود با
Tödlich means deadly (causes death), sterblich means mortal (can die).
Sterbend is the act of dying right now; sterblich is the general state.
Tot means dead (already happened); sterblich is a potential/nature.
اصطلاحات و عبارات
— To be incredibly, desperately in love.
Romeo war sterblich in Julia verliebt.
neutral/informal— To keep a secret absolutely.
Ich werde kein sterbliches Wort darüber sagen.
neutral— Same as above, often used with 'verlieren'.
Er verlor kein sterbliches Wort über seine Pläne.
neutral— To be just a human being, often used in contrast to gods or celebrities.
Für sie war er nur ein bloßer Sterblicher.
neutral/ironic— A poetic way to say 'to die'.
Nach langem Leiden legte er seine sterbliche Hülle ab.
literary— To mingle with ordinary people (often said of the powerful).
Heute geht der Chef unter die Sterblichen in die Kantine.
ironic— Nobody at all (emphatic).
Kein sterbliches Wesen kann mir jetzt helfen.
dramatic— To affect someone deeply or physically (rare).
Die Worte schnitten ihm ins sterbliche Fleisch.
literary— To be terminally ill (less common than 'todkrank').
Er ist sterblich krank und hat keine Hoffnung mehr.
formalبهراحتی اشتباه گرفته میشود
Both relate to death.
Tödlich is active (lethal), sterblich is passive (subject to death).
Ein tödlicher Unfall, aber ein sterblicher Mensch.
Same root verb.
Sterbend is a participle (dying), sterblich is an adjective (mortal).
Der sterbende Patient ist sterblich.
Both describe a state near death.
Todkrank means terminally ill; sterblich is everyone's condition.
Er ist todkrank, aber wir alle sind sterblich.
Similar philosophical meaning.
Vergänglich is for things/time; sterblich is for living beings.
Blumen sind vergänglich, Tiere sind sterblich.
Technical synonym for tödlich.
Letal is medical/scientific; sterblich is general/philosophical.
Eine letale Dosis Gift.
الگوهای جملهسازی
X ist sterblich.
Der Mensch ist sterblich.
Ich bin sterblich verliebt in X.
Ich bin sterblich verliebt in dich.
Kein sterblicher X kann Y.
Kein sterblicher Mensch kann das tun.
Die sterblichen Überreste von X.
Die sterblichen Überreste des Dichters.
Das Wesen alles Sterblichen.
Das Wesen alles Sterblichen ist der Wandel.
In Anbetracht unserer Sterblichkeit...
In Anbetracht unserer Sterblichkeit sollten wir weise handeln.
Die Sterblichkeitsrate von X ist Y.
Die Sterblichkeitsrate von Vögeln ist gestiegen.
Ein gewöhnlicher Sterblicher wie X.
Ein gewöhnlicher Sterblicher wie ich versteht das nicht.
خانواده کلمه
اسمها
فعلها
صفتها
مرتبط
نحوه استفاده
Common in literature, specific idioms, and scientific/demographic contexts.
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Diese Krankheit ist sterblich.
→
Diese Krankheit ist tödlich.
Diseases cause death (tödlich), they are not subject to death (sterblich).
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Ich bin sterblich hungrig.
→
Ich habe Riesenhunger / Ich verhungere.
While 'starve' and 'sterben' are related, 'sterblich' is not used for hunger in German.
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Der sterblich Mann.
→
Der sterbliche Mann.
Adjectives before a noun must have the correct ending.
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Kein sterbliches Wort hören.
→
Kein sterbliches Wort sagen.
The idiom is specifically used with 'sagen' or 'verlieren' (to say/utter).
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Ein Sterbliche.
→
Ein Sterblicher.
Nominalized masculine adjectives with 'ein' take the '-er' ending.
نکات
Adjective Endings
Always check the gender and case of the noun following 'sterblich'. For example: 'die sterblichen Überreste' (plural, nominative/accusative).
Idiom Usage
Use 'sterblich verliebt' to sound more native when talking about romance. It's a high-frequency B2-level phrase.
False Friend Alert
Don't confuse 'sterblich' with the English 'starving'. While they share a root, 'sterblich' only means mortal in modern German.
Formal Contexts
Use 'sterbliche Überreste' instead of 'Leiche' (corpse) in formal writing to show respect and a higher vocabulary level.
The 'ST' Sound
Remember that 'st' at the beginning of German words is pronounced 'sht'. Practice saying 'sterblich' like 'sh-terb-lich'.
Philosophical Tone
Use 'sterblich' to elevate your writing when discussing human nature or the limits of power.
Context Clues
If you hear 'Rate' after 'Sterblichkeit', it's almost always a discussion about statistics or health.
Root Word
If you forget the meaning, look at the root 'sterb-'. It's the same as 'sterben' (to die), so it must relate to mortality.
Noun Use
Calling someone 'ein Sterblicher' can sound slightly arrogant or very literary. Use it carefully in conversation.
Negation
The prefix 'un-' is the most common way to negate 'sterblich'. 'Unsterblich' is a very important word in fantasy and philosophy.
حفظ کنید
روش یادسپاری
Think of 'STERB-lich' as 'ST-ERB-lich'. The 'ERB' sounds like 'herb'. Imagine a mortal herb that withers and dies.
تداعی تصویری
Imagine an hourglass where the sand represents the 'sterblich' life of a human running out.
شبکه واژگان
چالش
Try to use 'sterblich verliebt' in a sentence about your favorite food or hobby to remember the idiomatic usage.
ریشه کلمه
From the Middle High German 'sterblich' and Old High German 'sterbilīh'. It is directly related to the verb 'sterben'.
معنای اصلی: Subject to death or causing death (though the latter meaning is now 'tödlich').
Germanic, related to English 'starve' (which originally meant 'to die').بافت فرهنگی
Be careful when using 'sterblich' in medical contexts; 'lebensbedrohlich' (life-threatening) is often more precise for current danger.
English speakers often use 'mortal' in a similar way, but 'sterblich verliebt' is much more common in German than 'mortally in love' is in English.
تمرین در زندگی واقعی
موقعیتهای واقعی
Philosophy
- Die Natur des Sterblichen
- Das Bewusstsein der Sterblichkeit
- Endlichkeit und Tod
- Der sterbliche Mensch
Romance
- Sterblich verliebt sein
- Bis in den Tod
- Ewige Liebe
- Mein sterbliches Herz
Medicine/Demographics
- Die Sterblichkeitsrate
- Erhöhte Sterblichkeit
- Säuglingssterblichkeit
- Sterblichkeit senken
Fantasy/Mythology
- Ein einfacher Sterblicher
- Das Los der Sterblichen
- Götter und Sterbliche
- Unsterblichkeit erlangen
Secrets
- Kein sterbliches Wort
- Ein Geheimnis bewahren
- Niemandem sagen
- Stillschweigen bewahren
شروعکنندههای مکالمه
"Glaubst du, dass Menschen eines Tages unsterblich sein werden?"
"Warst du schon einmal sterblich verliebt?"
"Was bedeutet es für dich, sterblich zu sein?"
"Wie gehen verschiedene Kulturen mit der Sterblichkeit um?"
"Sollten wir versuchen, die Sterblichkeitsrate immer weiter zu senken?"
موضوعات نگارش
Schreibe über einen Moment, in dem du dich sehr sterblich gefühlt hast.
Was würdest du tun, wenn du wüsstest, dass du nicht sterblich wärst?
Beschreibe jemanden, in den du sterblich verliebt warst.
Reflektiere über den Satz: 'Alles Irdische ist sterblich.'
Wie beeinflusst die Sterblichkeit unsere täglichen Entscheidungen?
سوالات متداول
10 سوال'Sterblich' means mortal (capable of dying), while 'tödlich' means deadly or lethal (causing death). You are sterblich, but a poison is tödlich. Mixing them up is a common mistake for learners.
No, 'sterblich' is generally reserved for living beings (humans, animals, plants). For objects or abstract concepts like beauty or fame, use 'vergänglich' (transient) or 'endlich' (finite).
Yes, it is a very common idiom in German. It means to be deeply or desperately in love. It is used in both literature and everyday casual conversation as an intensifier.
It follows adjective declension rules. Nominative: der Sterbliche / ein Sterblicher. Genitive: des Sterblichen / eines Sterblichen. Dative: dem Sterblichen / einem Sterblichen. Accusative: den Sterblichen / einen Sterblichen.
It is an idiom meaning 'not a single word'. It is usually used when someone is promising to keep a secret. Example: 'Ich werde kein sterbliches Wort verraten' (I won't say a single word).
Not necessarily. While it relates to death, it is often used as a factual or philosophical observation about life. In the context of love, it is actually quite positive and passionate.
It means 'mortality rate'. It is a compound noun used in demographics, medicine, and sociology to describe the number of deaths in a specific population over time.
Yes, in the idiom 'sterblich verliebt', it functions as an adverb. In this case, it does not take any adjective endings.
The opposite is 'unsterblich' (immortal). It is used for gods, legends, or the idea of the soul living forever.
It comes from the Old High German word 'sterbilīh', which is derived from 'sterben' (to die). It shares a root with the English word 'starve'.
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Translate: 'Humans are mortal.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Translate: 'He is desperately in love with her.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Translate: 'The mortality rate is falling.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Translate: 'No mortal can do that.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Translate: 'Don't say a single word!' (using sterblich)
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Use 'sterblich' in a sentence about philosophy.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Translate: 'The mortal remains of the king.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Translate: 'We are all just simple mortals.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a sentence with 'unsterblich'.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Translate: 'Our life is finite and mortal.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Use 'sterblich' as an adjective for a being.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Translate: 'The soul is immortal, but the body is mortal.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a sentence about 'Sterblichkeit'.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Translate: 'He looked at her with mortal fear.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Translate: 'A mortal blow.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Translate: 'Among the mortals.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a short poem line using 'sterblich'.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Translate: 'I am desperately in love with life.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Translate: 'The fragility of all things mortal.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Translate: 'An ordinary mortal like you and me.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Sprich das Wort 'sterblich' laut aus. Achte auf das 'st'.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Sage: 'Ich bin sterblich verliebt.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Erkläre auf Deutsch, was 'sterblich' bedeutet.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Benutze 'sterbliche Überreste' in einem Satz.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Diskutiere kurz über das Thema Sterblichkeit.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Sage den Satz: 'Verrate kein sterbliches Wort!'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Was ist der Unterschied zwischen sterblich und unsterblich?
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Benutze 'ein einfacher Sterblicher' in einem ironischen Satz.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Zitiere einen Satz über Sterblichkeit.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Sprich 'Sterblichkeitsrate' dreimal schnell hintereinander.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Frage jemanden, ob er sterblich verliebt ist.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Beschreibe die 'sterbliche Hülle'.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Sage: 'Alle Menschen sind sterblich.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Erkläre den Unterschied zu 'tödlich'.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Benutze das Wort in einem Gedicht.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Wie fühlt es sich an, sterblich zu sein?
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Sage: 'Kein sterbliches Auge hat das gesehen.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Was ist das Los der Sterblichen?
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تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Benutze 'Sterblichkeit' in einem Satz über Medizin.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Sage: 'Wir sind nur Gäste auf Erden.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Hörst du 'sterblich' oder 'tödlich'? (Context: Ein Gift)
Hörst du 'sterblich' oder 'tödlich'? (Context: Ein Mensch)
Welches Wort fehlt? 'Er ist ______ verliebt.'
Welches Wort fehlt? 'Die ______ Überreste.'
Wird das 'st' wie 'st' oder 'sht' ausgesprochen?
Hörst du das Nomen oder das Adjektiv? 'Die Sterblichkeit.'
Welches Wort fehlt? 'Kein ______ Wort!'
Hörst du 'unsterblich' oder 'sterblich'?
Welches Wort fehlt? 'Ein einfacher ______.'
Hörst du 'Sterblichkeit' oder 'Sterblichkeitsrate'?
Welches Adjektiv hörst du? 'Die ______ Hülle.'
Hörst du 'sterbend' oder 'sterblich'?
Welches Wort fehlt? 'Wir sind alle ______.'
Hörst du 'sterblich' am Anfang oder Ende?
Welches Wort fehlt? 'Das Los der ______.'
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Summary
The word 'sterblich' is essential for discussing the human condition, biology, and intense emotions. For example, 'Wir sind alle sterblich' (We are all mortal) is a fundamental philosophical statement in German.
- Sterblich means 'mortal' and describes living things that will die.
- It is derived from the verb 'sterben' (to die).
- A common idiom is 'sterblich verliebt sein' (to be desperately in love).
- In formal contexts, 'sterbliche Überreste' refers to human remains.
Adjective Endings
Always check the gender and case of the noun following 'sterblich'. For example: 'die sterblichen Überreste' (plural, nominative/accusative).
Idiom Usage
Use 'sterblich verliebt' to sound more native when talking about romance. It's a high-frequency B2-level phrase.
False Friend Alert
Don't confuse 'sterblich' with the English 'starving'. While they share a root, 'sterblich' only means mortal in modern German.
Formal Contexts
Use 'sterbliche Überreste' instead of 'Leiche' (corpse) in formal writing to show respect and a higher vocabulary level.
مثال
Der Mensch ist ein sterbliches Wesen.
محتوای مرتبط
واژههای بیشتر religion
abergläubisch
B1او بسیار abergläubisch (خرافی) است و همیشه از عدد سیزده دوری میکند.
Altar
A2altar
anbeten
A2پرستش کردن یک خدا یا ستایش بیش از حد یک شخص.
andächtig
B2با احترام، خاشعانه. برای توصیف حالتی از تمرکز عمیق و احترام، بهویژه در فضاهای مذهبی یا هنری به کار میرود.
asketisch
C1او یک زندگی ریاضتکشانه (asketisch) و بدون هیچ تجملاتی دارد.
Atheismus
A2آتئیسم یا خداناوری به معنای عدم باور به وجود خدا یا خدایان است.
atheistisch
B1آتئیست؛ مربوط به آتئیسم یا دارای ویژگیهای آن.
auferstehen
A2رستاخیز کردن و از مردگان برخاستن.
Auferstehung
B2رستاخیز، عمل برخاستن از مردگان، به ویژه در زمینه مذهبی. همچنین می تواند به معنای بازگشت بزرگ یا تولد دوباره باشد. ایمان مسیحی بر رستاخیز عیسی مسیح استوار است.
aufklären
A2روشن کردن، توضیح دادن، آموزش دادن. معلم درس را به دانش آموزان توضیح می دهد. ما باید سوء تفاهم را روشن کنیم.
