unsterblich
immortal
So nennt man etwas oder jemanden, das oder der nie stirbt und für immer lebt.
Definition & meaning
The German word unsterblich translates to "immortal" or "undying." It is used in several contexts:
- Literal meaning: Refers to a being that cannot die or is not subject to death (e.g., gods or mythical creatures).
- Figurative meaning: Refers to something that will be remembered forever, such as a great work of art, a masterpiece, or a historical achievement that transcends time.
- Hyperbolic meaning: Often used in colloquial speech to describe an intense state of being, such as "unsterblich verliebt" (madly/deeply in love).
Grammar & Word origin
Grammar: It is an adjective. It can be used as an attributive adjective (e.g., "ein unsterblicher Geist") or as a predicative adjective (e.g., "Diese Liebe ist unsterblich").
Word origin: The word is composed of the prefix un- (a negation prefix meaning "not" or "un-") and the adjective sterblich (mortal). The root of "sterblich" is the verb sterben (to die).
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms:
- ewig (eternal)
- vergänglichkeitslos (imperishable)
- unvergänglich (everlasting/indestructible)
- lebenslänglich (in specific contexts regarding fame or works)
Antonyms:
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Examples
Die Taten des Helden sind unsterblich.adjective
The deeds of the hero are immortal.
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