Е›miertelny May 2026

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.

specifically for things that bring death, like a weapon or poison. 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"

Used to emphasize intensity. śmiertelna nuda – deadly/sheer boredom. śmiertelna cisza – dead silence. śmiertelny wróg – a mortal enemy. Synonyms and Related Terms If you're looking for Polish synonyms, you might use: Ofiara śmiertelna: Fatality (literally "mortal victim")

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