unbefugt
unauthorized
Without the required permission or authorization; not entitled to do or access something.
EXAMPLE
Unbefugte Personen dürfen das Gebäude nicht betreten.
Unauthorized persons may not enter the building.
unbefugt
unauthorized
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry unbefugt, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
Comparison
| basic form | unbefugt |
|---|
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 |
Add the ending to unbefugt.
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 unbefugt.
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 |
Add the ending to unbefugt.
Usage tips
Word structure
'Unbefugt' (unauthorized) consists of the prefix 'un-' and 'befugt' (authorized). Here, the prefix 'un-' indicates that the required authorization is lacking.
EXAMPLE
Der unbefugte Zugriff auf die Daten wurde sofort bemerkt.
The unauthorized access to the data was noticed immediately.
Typical collocations
'Unbefugt' (unauthorized) frequently occurs with words related to access, data, and use, such as 'unbefugter Zutritt' (unauthorized entry), 'unbefugter Zugriff' (unauthorized access), or 'unbefugte Weitergabe' (unauthorized disclosure).
EXAMPLE
Die Software schützt das Konto vor unbefugtem Zugriff.
The software protects the account from unauthorized access.
Sentence patterns
'Unbefugt' (unauthorized) can also be used without a noun to describe an action more precisely. It often occurs with verbs such as 'betreten' (to enter), 'zugreifen' (to access), 'benutzen' (to use), or 'weitergeben' (to pass on).
EXAMPLE
Er hat unbefugt auf die vertraulichen Unterlagen zugegriffen.
He accessed the confidential documents without authorization.
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The word is particularly common in legal, administrative, and technical texts, such as rules governing buildings, accounts, or data.
EXAMPLE
Die unbefugte Nutzung des Parkplatzes kann eine Geldstrafe zur Folge haben.
Unauthorized use of the parking lot may result in a fine.
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