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“fatal” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈtøːtlɪç/

Example

Das war ein tödlicher Fehler.

That was a fatal mistake.

Illustration for tödlich (fatal)

How to say “fatal” in German

“Fatal” in German is tödlich.

A dangerous flaw carries consequences all the way to death, while figurative uses mark an extreme outcome.

Full entry for tödlich: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with tödlich

Nach dem Unfall erlitt er eine tödliche Verletzung.

After the accident, he suffered a fatal injury.

Tips for using tödlich

  • In phrases such as tödlich müde, tödlich intensifies the expression and means 'dead tired' rather than describing a literal threat.

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