todblass

deadly pale; ashen

English translations

  1. 01

    deathly pale

  2. 02

    livid

Word details

German meaning
Extrem blass, oft aufgrund von Krankheit, Schock oder Angst.
English meaning
Ashen, deathly pale
Synonym
leichenblass, bleich
German example
Nach dem Unfall war er todblass vor Schreck.
English example
After the accident, he was deathly pale with shock.

Example sentences with “todblass”

  1. Er wurde bei der Nachricht todblass. (He turned deadly pale at the news.)

Frequently asked questions

Is 'tod-' a prefix?

Yes, 'tod-' acts as an intensifier in compounds, meaning 'to the point of death' or 'extremely'.