ADJECTIVE
tot/toːt/dead; lifeless
tot is a German adjective that means dead or lifeless. It is pronounced /toːt/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "toter" and "totesten".
Definitions
1.no longer alive(state of being)
a.devoid of life (used for people, animals, plants, etc.)
Der Vogel ist tot.—The bird is dead.
2.without movement, energy, feeling, or function(figurative, technical, or emotional)
a.not working, deactivated, or unresponsive
Der Motor ist tot und startet nicht mehr.—The engine is dead and won’t start anymore.
b.emotionally numb, without feeling
Nach dem Unfall fühlte er sich innerlich tot.—After the accident, he felt dead inside.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | tot |
|---|---|
| Comparative | toter |
| Superlative | totesten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "tot" mean in English?
- "tot" means dead or lifeless. It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "tot"?
- "tot" is pronounced /toːt/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What are the comparative and superlative of "tot"?
- The comparative of "tot" is "toter" and the superlative is "totesten".
- What part of speech is "tot"?
- "tot" is a adjective in German.
