unangekündigt
unannounced
Happening without prior notice or information; not announced in advance.
EXAMPLE
Der unangekündigte Besuch überraschte uns alle.
The unannounced visit surprised us all.
unangekündigt
unannounced
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry unangekündigt, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
Comparison
| basic form | unangekündigt |
|---|
After der, die, das
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -e | -e | -e | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -e | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
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After ein, eine
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
Add the ending to unangekündigt.
Without article
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -e |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -e |
| dat. | -em | -er | -em | -en |
| gen. | -en | -er | -en | -er |
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Usage tips
Word structure
'Unangekündigt' (unannounced) consists of 'un-' and 'angekündigt' (announced). 'Angekündigt' is the past participle of 'ankündigen' (to announce); 'un-' indicates that no prior announcement was made.
EXAMPLE
Die unangekündigte Kontrolle sorgte für Unruhe.
The unannounced inspection caused unease.
Typical collocations
'Unangekündigt' (unannounced) is often used with events or actions that happen suddenly, such as a visit, an inspection, a test, or an appearance.
EXAMPLE
Sein unangekündigtes Auftauchen auf der Feier sorgte für Aufregung.
His unannounced appearance at the party caused a stir.
Common usage
The word is often combined with verbs such as 'kommen' (to come), 'erscheinen' (to appear), 'auftauchen' (to show up), or 'stattfinden' (to take place). It then describes someone arriving or something happening without prior notice.
EXAMPLE
Die Inspektion fand unangekündigt während der Arbeitszeit statt.
The inspection took place unannounced during working hours.
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