todblass
deadly pale; ashen
English translations
- 01
deathly pale
- 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”
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'.