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mortality rate
A statistical measure that indicates the ratio of deaths to the total population over a specific period of time. It is often referred to as the mortality rate.
Die Sterblichkeit bei dieser Krankheit konnte durch neue Medikamente deutlich gesenkt werden.
The mortality rate for this disease was significantly reduced through new medications.
mortality
The quality or state of being mortal; the fact that all living beings must inevitably die.
Die Auseinandersetzung mit der eigenen Sterblichkeit ist ein zentrales Thema in der Philosophie.
Confronting one's own mortality is a central theme in philosophy.
The word is derived from the adjective 'sterblich' (mortal), which in turn comes from the verb 'sterben' (to die). The ending '-keit' is a typical way of forming an abstract noun from an adjective that describes a quality or state.
Die Unsterblichkeit ist ein alter Traum der Menschheit.
Immortality is an ancient dream of humankind.
You can often recognize the statistical meaning from numbers, percentages, or words like 'Rate' (rate), 'hoch' (high), 'niedrig' (low), 'sinken' (to fall), or 'steigen' (to rise). The philosophical meaning is usually connected with topics such as life, death, art, or religion.
Die Sterblichkeit in der Altersgruppe über 80 Jahren ist gestiegen.
Mortality in the age group over 80 has increased.
In a statistical context, 'Sterblichkeit' (mortality) is often combined with certain verbs and adjectives. Typical phrases are 'hohe/niedrige Sterblichkeit' (high/low mortality) and 'die Sterblichkeit senken/reduzieren' (to lower/reduce mortality).
Das Land hat eine sehr hohe Kindersterblichkeit.
The country has very high child mortality.
In the philosophical sense, the word is often used in fixed expressions. Common combinations are 'sich mit der Sterblichkeit auseinandersetzen' (to confront mortality), 'sich seiner Sterblichkeit bewusst werden' (to become aware of one's mortality), or 'die menschliche Sterblichkeit' (human mortality).
Er begann, sich nach dem Tod seines Freundes mit seiner eigenen Sterblichkeit auseinanderzusetzen.
After his friend's death, he began to confront his own mortality.
transience
Sterblichkeit specifically refers to the fact that living beings must die and can direct attention to death. Vergänglichkeit describes more generally that life, things, or states exist only for a limited time. Use Sterblichkeit when referring to the possibility of death, and Vergänglichkeit when referring to passing away or changing more generally.
Die Sterblichkeit des Menschen erinnert uns daran, dass niemand ewig leben kann.
Human mortality reminds us that no one can live forever.
Die Vergänglichkeit des menschlichen Lebens zeigt sich auch im schnellen Wandel unserer Umgebung.
The transience of human life is also evident in the rapid changes in our surroundings.
