unbehandelt
untreated
Not processed, altered, or subjected to an intended treatment.
EXAMPLE
Das unbehandelte Holz muss noch geschliffen und lackiert werden.
The untreated wood still needs to be sanded and varnished.
unbehandelt
untreated / unprocessed
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Meanings
unbehandelt
untreated
Not medically cared for or treated.
EXAMPLE
Die unbehandelte Verletzung entzündete sich.
The untreated injury became infected.
unbehandelt
untreated / unprocessed
Not chemically or otherwise treated, for example without preservatives or additives.
EXAMPLE
Auf dem Markt verkauft sie unbehandelte Milch von ihren eigenen Kühen.
At the market, she sells untreated milk from her own cows.
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry unbehandelt, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
Comparison
| basic form | unbehandelt |
|---|
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 unbehandelt.
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 unbehandelt.
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 unbehandelt.
Usage tips
Word formation
'Unbehandelt' (untreated) consists of 'un-' and 'behandelt' (treated), the past participle of 'behandeln' (to treat). The prefix 'un-' indicates that an intended treatment has not taken place.
EXAMPLE
Das unbehandelte Metall begann nach kurzer Zeit zu rosten.
The untreated metal began to rust after a short time.
Context clue
The precise meaning can usually be recognized from the noun: with wood or material, it refers to processing; with injuries or illnesses, to medical care; and with food, often to additives or preservatives.
EXAMPLE
Die unbehandelte Oberfläche fühlt sich rau an.
The untreated surface feels rough.
Eine unbehandelte Wunde kann sich leicht entzünden.
An untreated wound can easily become infected.
Sie verkauft unbehandelte Säfte ohne Konservierungsstoffe.
She sells untreated juices without preservatives.
Medical collocations
In medical contexts, 'unbehandelt' (untreated) often occurs with 'Wunde' (wound), 'Verletzung' (injury), 'Krankheit' (illness), or 'Infektion' (infection). The word describes a state in which no medical care or therapy has yet been provided.
EXAMPLE
Eine unbehandelte Infektion kann sich im Körper ausbreiten.
An untreated infection can spread through the body.
Food context
With food, 'unbehandelt' (untreated) often indicates that no preservatives or other additives have been used. Typical collocations are 'unbehandelte Milch' (untreated milk), 'unbehandeltes Obst' (untreated fruit), and 'unbehandelte Lebensmittel' (untreated food).
EXAMPLE
Für das Rezept braucht man unbehandeltes Obst aus biologischem Anbau.
The recipe requires untreated fruit from organic farming.
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