Mortal (en. Mortal)

mɔrtəl

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person who is certain to die; a mortal.
All mortals have their own life stories.
Ang lahat ng mortal ay may kanya-kanyang kwento ng buhay.
adjective
Capable of dying; finite.
Man is a mortal being with a limit to life.
Ang tao ay isang mortal na nilalang na may hangganan sa buhay.
Related to death; describing characteristics or situations related to death.
The mortal fear is experienced by everyone in the face of danger.
Ang mortal na takot ay nararanasan ng lahat sa harap ng panganib.

Etymology

Latin 'mortalem', from 'mors' meaning death.

Common Phrases and Expressions

mortal sin
A very serious mistake or sin with severe consequences.
mortal na kasalanan

Related Words

death
The end of life; the state of being dead.
kamatayan
immortal
Related to things that do not die or are eternal.
hindi-mortal

Slang Meanings

friend
Dude, let's go! We need a buddy for this fight.
Pare, tara na! Kailangan natin ng mortal sa laban na ito.
fellow countryman
Of course, we mortals will help each other in tough times.
Siyempre, kaming mga mortal ang magtutulungan sa hirap.
teammate
Let's stick together, we mortals, for this project!
Sama-sama tayong mga mortal sa proyekto na ito!