tot

This is the 2841st most frequent German word.

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tot

Dead.


Here, 'tot' is used as an adjective to describe the state of being dead.

Der Wächter sagte erschrocken: 'Sie ist tot!'

The guard said in shock: 'She is dead!'


In this sentence, 'tot' metaphorically communicates extreme exhaustion rather than literal death.

Nach der langen Wanderung fühlte ich mich völlig tot.

After the long hike, I felt completely exhausted.


'Tot' describes the non-functionality or inoperability of the device in this context.

Das Gerät war schon seit Monaten tot.

The device has been dead for months.