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mortal
UK
/ˈmɔːtəl/
US
/ˈmɔrtəl/
mortals
pl
UK
/ˈmɔː.təl/
US
/ˈmɔr.t̬əl/
Translations
The ancient Greeks believed that every mortal had a predetermined fate.
Древние греки верили, что у каждого смертного есть предопределенная судьба.
As a mortal, he was subject to the same laws of nature as everyone else.
Как человек, он подчинялся тем же законам природы, что и все остальные.
Additional translations
Definitions
As mortals, we must all face the inevitability of death.
In mythology, gods are often contrasted with mortals.
more mortal
Comp.
most mortal
Super.
UK
/ˈmɔːtəl/
US
/ˈmɔrtəl/
Translations
He was aware of his mortal limitations.
Он осознавал свои смертные ограничения.
The snake's bite was mortal.
Укус змеи был смертельным.
Additional translations
Definitions
All living creatures are mortal and will eventually die.
The knight received a mortal wound in battle.
The play explores the mortal condition and the inevitability of death.
He was in mortal fear of losing his job.
The two families were mortal enemies for generations.
UK
/ˈmɔː.təl/
US
/ˈmɔr.t̬əl/
Dialectal/colloquial use meaning ‘very; extremely’
Definitions
It’s mortal cold on the moor this morning.