often used figuratively for things that are "killing" you, like exhausting work or extreme heat. Letalny: a more technical or medical term for lethal. Common Phrases Grzech śmiertelny: Mortal sin. Ofiara śmiertelna: Fatality (literally "mortal victim"). Śmiertelnie poważny: Deadly serious.
The Polish word translates primarily to fatal , deadly , or mortal . Its meaning shifts slightly depending on whether it describes an event, a condition, or a person. Key Meanings and English Equivalents Е›miertelny
Used for accidents, illnesses, or weapons. śmiertelny wypadek – a fatal accident. dawka śmiertelna – a lethal dose. Subject to Death (Mortal): Used for living beings. wszyscy jesteśmy śmiertelni – we are all mortal. often used figuratively for things that are "killing"
specifically for things that bring death, like a weapon or poison. like a weapon or poison.