regungslos
motionless
Wenn sich jemand oder etwas überhaupt nicht bewegt und ganz still ist.
Definition & meaning
The word regungslos is an adjective used to describe a person or object that is completely motionless or still. It implies that there is not even the slightest stir or movement. While it primarily describes physical stillness, it can also be used figuratively to describe someone who shows no emotional reaction or remains stoic and unresponsive.
Grammar & Word origin
Grammatically, regungslos is an adjective that can also function as an adverb.
The word is composed of three parts:
- Die Regung: A noun meaning a slight movement, stirring, or impulse. It is derived from the verb regen, which means to stir or move.
- -s-: A linking element known as a Fugen-s, used to connect the components.
- -los: A suffix equivalent to the English "-less", indicating the absence of something.
Literally, the word translates to "without stirring" or "without impulse".
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms: bewegungslos (motionless), unbeweglich (immobile), starr (rigid), still (still), stumm (silent/mute).
Antonyms: bewegt (moved/in motion), unruhig (restless), lebhaft (lively), aktiv (active).
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Examples
Die Katze liegt regungslos auf dem Sofa.adjective
The cat lies motionless on the sofa.
Nach dem lauten Knall blieb der Vogel regungslos am Boden liegen.adjective
After the loud bang, the bird lay motionless on the ground.
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