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Describes something that has deliberately been left in a certain, usually original or natural state and is not changed.
Die Ruine wurde in ihrem belassenen Zustand als Denkmal für die Nachwelt erhalten.
The ruin was preserved in its unchanged state as a monument for future generations.
The adjective 'belassen' (left unchanged) is the past participle of the verb 'belassen' (to leave something as it is). This verb consists of the inseparable prefix 'be-' and the verb 'lassen' (to let/leave). It means to deliberately leave something in a particular state.
Die alte Fabrikmauer wurde bewusst so belassen.
The old factory wall was deliberately left that way.
More common than the adjective is its use as part of a verbal expression, for example 'es bei etwas belassen' (to leave it at something). This means not to change a situation or not to continue a discussion.
Wir haben uns gestritten, aber dann haben wir es dabei belassen.
We had an argument, but then we left it at that.
This word is often used in a formal or official context. It frequently describes the treatment of nature, monuments, or historical buildings that are meant to be preserved in their original state.
Der Park wurde als naturbelassene Fläche erhalten.
The park was preserved as a natural, untouched area.
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Unverändert and belassen can both describe a state that has remained the same. Unverändert only states the result, whereas belassen additionally shows that someone deliberately chose not to change anything. When the statement matches the person’s deliberate decision, belassen is more precise; otherwise, unverändert is sufficient.
Wir haben die alte Fassade bewusst im ursprünglichen Zustand belassen.
We deliberately left the old facade in its original condition.
Nach dem Sturm blieb die alte Fassade äußerlich unverändert.
After the storm, the old facade remained unchanged on the outside.
