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
Composed of 'Leben' (life) + '-s-' (a connecting element) + 'bedrohlich' (threatening). It literally means 'life-threatening'.
Memory Tips
The word is a straightforward combination of 'Lebens' (of life) and 'bedrohlich' (threatening).