irreparable
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irreparable
So badly damaged or destroyed that it cannot be repaired or restored to its original condition. The word is also used figuratively for an irreparable loss or damage.
Der Schaden an dem historischen Gebäude ist irreparabel.
The damage to the historic building is irreparable.
| basic form | irreparabel |
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| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | irreparable | irreparable | irreparable | irreparablen |
| acc. | irreparablen | irreparable | irreparable | irreparablen |
| dat. | irreparablen | irreparablen | irreparablen | irreparablen |
| gen. | irreparablen | irreparablen | irreparablen | irreparablen |
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | irreparabler | irreparable | irreparables | irreparablen |
| acc. | irreparablen | irreparable | irreparables | irreparablen |
| dat. | irreparablen | irreparablen | irreparablen | irreparablen |
| gen. | irreparablen | irreparablen | irreparablen | irreparablen |
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | irreparabler | irreparable | irreparables | irreparable |
| acc. | irreparablen | irreparable | irreparables | irreparable |
| dat. | irreparablem | irreparabler | irreparablem | irreparablen |
| gen. | irreparablen | irreparabler | irreparablen | irreparabler |
'Irreparabel' (irreparable) consists of 'ir-' and 'reparabel' (repairable). Here, the prefix 'ir-' negates the possibility of repairing or restoring something.
Die alte Maschine ist nach dem Brand irreparabel beschädigt.
The old machine was irreparably damaged after the fire.
'Irreparabel' (irreparable) is often used with words such as 'Schaden' (damage), 'Verlust' (loss), 'Folgen' (consequences), or 'Zerstörung' (destruction). Particularly common collocations include 'irreparabler Schaden' (irreparable damage) and 'irreparable Folgen' (irreparable consequences).
Der Unfall hat einen irreparablen Schaden an der Brücke verursacht.
The accident caused irreparable damage to the bridge.
The word is used mainly in serious, factual, or technical contexts, for example when talking about damage, illnesses, environmental problems, or personal losses.
Die Verschmutzung des Sees könnte irreparable Folgen für die Tierwelt haben.
The pollution of the lake could have irreparable consequences for wildlife.
