unbändig
untamable
Wild and difficult to control or tame; disregarding rules or boundaries.
EXAMPLE
Der unbändige Hengst ließ sich von niemandem reiten.
The untamable stallion would not let anyone ride him.
unbändig
untamable / unbridled
unbändig – unbändiger – am unbändigsten
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Meanings
unbändig
unbridled
Exceptionally strong and almost impossible to restrain; used especially of feelings, desires, or forces.
EXAMPLE
Die Kinder tanzten vor unbändiger Freude durch den Garten.
The children danced through the garden with unbridled joy.
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry unbändig, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
Comparison
| basic form | unbändig |
|---|---|
| comparative | unbändiger |
| superlative | am unbändigsten |
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 |
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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
'Unbändig' (untamable / unbridled) is made up of 'un-' and 'bändig'. The prefix 'un-' indicates that something cannot be tamed or is difficult to tame.
EXAMPLE
Seine unbändige Kraft überraschte alle im Raum.
His unbridled strength surprised everyone in the room.
Register and style
'Unbändig' (untamable / unbridled) is especially common in vivid, figurative, or literary writing. It makes a description considerably more emphatic.
EXAMPLE
Mit unbändiger Energie stürmte die Mannschaft auf das Spielfeld.
The team charged onto the field with unbridled energy.
Typical collocations
When describing feelings, desires, and forces, 'unbändig' (unbridled) is often used with words such as 'Freude' (joy), 'Energie' (energy), 'Wut' (rage), 'Sehnsucht' (longing), or 'Kraft' (strength).
EXAMPLE
Nach dem Sieg brach bei den Fans unbändige Freude aus.
After the victory, unbridled joy erupted among the fans.
Context clue
When 'unbändig' (untamable / unbridled) refers to an animal, a person, or behavior, it usually suggests a lack of control and the crossing of boundaries. With abstract nouns such as 'Freude' (joy) or 'Energie' (energy), it primarily describes exceptional intensity.
EXAMPLE
Der unbändige Hund riss sich von der Leine los.
The untamable dog broke free of its leash.
Ihre unbändige Freude war im ganzen Saal zu spüren.
Her unbridled joy could be felt throughout the hall.
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