incomprehensible
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incomprehensible
Something that is so strange, complex, or shocking that one cannot grasp or understand it with the mind.
Es ist mir unbegreiflich, wie er diese schwere Prüfung ohne Vorbereitung bestehen konnte.
It is incomprehensible to me how he was able to pass that difficult exam without preparing.
The word consists of the prefix 'un-' (not), the verb 'begreifen' (to understand), and the ending '-lich'. Something that is 'unbegreiflich' (incomprehensible) is literally something you cannot 'grasp' or comprehend with your mind.
Sein plötzlicher Meinungsumschwung war für alle unbegreiflich.
His sudden change of opinion was incomprehensible to everyone.
'Unbegreiflich' (incomprehensible) is very often used in the fixed structure 'Es ist [Person] unbegreiflich, ...' (It is incomprehensible to [person] ...). The person who does not understand something is always in the dative.
Es ist mir unbegreiflich, warum er das getan hat.
It is incomprehensible to me why he did that.
This word expresses more than just not understanding; it often implies a strong emotional reaction such as shock, anger, or amazement. It is used for things that go against logic or expectations.
Die Mannschaft verlor das Spiel durch einen unbegreiflichen Fehler in der letzten Minute.
The team lost the game because of an incomprehensible mistake in the final minute.
incredible
Unglaublich and unbegreiflich can express a strong reaction to shocking behavior. Unglaublich emphasizes that you can hardly believe what happened. Unbegreiflich means that you cannot understand the reasons for it or mentally make sense of the behavior.
Es ist unbegreiflich, warum Paul seinen besten Freund ohne jeden Grund belogen hat.
It is incomprehensible why Paul lied to his best friend for no reason at all.
Es ist unglaublich, dass Paul seinen besten Freund so belogen hat.
It is incredible that Paul lied to his best friend like that.
