lebensbedrohlich
Translation
life-threatening, critical
Examples
Die Verletzung ist nicht lebensbedrohlich.
The injury is not life-threatening.
Er hat eine lebensbedrohliche Krankheit.
He has a life-threatening illness.
Grammar Patterns
sth. is lebensbedrohlich sth. is life-threatening The situation is life-threatening.
Similar Words
Synonyms: lebensgefährlich (life-endangering); Antonyms: harmlos (harmless), ungefährlich (not dangerous)
Etymology
From 'Leben' (life) + '-s-' (connecting element) + 'bedrohlich' (threatening). It is a literal compound for 'life-threatening'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'Lebens' (of life) + 'bedrohlich' (threatening). The meaning is very direct and easy to remember.