moribund

moribund, dying

English translations

  1. 01

    sterbend

  2. 02

    am Sterben

Word details

German meaning
Moribund bedeutet sterbend oder im Sterben liegend.
English meaning
Moribund
Synonym
sterbend
German example
Die moribunde Pflanze konnte nicht mehr gerettet werden.
English example
The moribund plant could no longer be saved.

Example sentences with “moribund”

  1. Die Branche ist moribund. (The industry is moribund/dying.)

Frequently asked questions

Is this common?

No, it is a very academic and rare word.