Tot Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Tot" is used as adjective with the meaning of "dead", "deceased" or "lifeless".

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Meanings of "tot" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Deceased, no longer alive"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der tote Vogel lag auf dem Boden.The dead bird lay on the ground.
  2. Nach dem Unfall waren drei Menschen tot.After the accident, three people were dead.
  3. Die Pflanze ist tot, weil sie nicht genug Wasser bekommen hat.The plant is dead because it didn't get enough water.

2.) "Inert, inactive"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Straßen waren um Mitternacht tot und leer.The streets were dead and empty at midnight.
  2. Nach dem Stromausfall war das ganze Viertel tot.After the power outage, the whole neighborhood was dead.
  3. Der Motor ist tot, er springt nicht mehr an.The engine is dead, it won't start anymore.

3.) "Exhausted, without energy"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Nach dem Marathon war ich tot.After the marathon, I was dead tired.
  2. Ich bin tot nach diesem langen Arbeitstag.I am dead tired after this long workday.
  3. Die Kinder waren nach dem Ausflug völlig tot.The children were completely dead tired after the excursion.
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