unsterblich

German

Etymology

un- +‎ sterblich

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ʊnˈʃtɛʁplɪç/, /ˈʊnʃtɛʁplɪç/
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Adjective

unsterblich (strong nominative masculine singular unsterblicher, not comparable)

  1. immortal
    Antonym: sterblich
    • 1951, “Thälmannlied [Thälmann Song]”, Kurt Barthel (lyrics), Eberhard Schmidt (music)‎[1]performed by Chor der Arbeiterfestspiele [Choir of the Workers' Festival]:
      Thälmann und Thälmann vor allen,
      Deutschlands unsterblicher Sohn.
      Thälmann ist niemals gefallen -
      Stimme und Faust der Nation.
      Thälmann and Thälmann ahead of all,
      Germany's undying son.
      Thälmann never fell –
      Voice and fist of the nation.

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