unbeschadet
unharmed
Having come through without damage, injury, or disadvantage; intact.
EXAMPLE
Wie durch ein Wunder überstand er den Unfall unbeschadet.
As if by a miracle, he survived the accident unharmed.
unbeschadet
unharmed / notwithstanding
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Meanings
unbeschadet
notwithstanding
In formal or legal language: without impairing or violating something else; regardless of another regulation or right.
EXAMPLE
Unbeschadet der bestehenden Verträge können neue Verhandlungen aufgenommen werden.
Notwithstanding the existing contracts, new negotiations can be started.
Usage tips
Word structure
The word is made up of three parts: the prefix 'un-' (not), the noun 'Schaden' (damage), and an ending. So it literally means 'without damage'.
EXAMPLE
Das Paket kam unbeschadet bei mir an.
The package arrived at my place unharmed.
Use in a sentence
In the meaning 'unversehrt' (unharmed/intact), 'unbeschadet' is usually used adverbially. It then comes after the verb and describes how someone got through a situation.
EXAMPLE
Die Bergsteiger haben das Gewitter unbeschadet überstanden.
The mountaineers survived the thunderstorm unharmed.
Formal use
In this meaning, the word is used almost only in legal and administrative language. It often appears at the beginning of a sentence and is combined with the genitive: 'Unbeschadet + Genitiv' (notwithstanding + genitive).
EXAMPLE
Unbeschadet der allgemeinen Geschäftsbedingungen gilt für diesen Fall eine Sonderregelung.
Notwithstanding the general terms and conditions, a special regulation applies to this case.
Compare with
unbeschadet vs trotz
despite
Trotz and unbeschadet can both express taking a rule or another circumstance into account. Trotz mainly names a counterreason, while unbeschadet emphasizes that something else is not impaired or violated as a result. Use trotz for a simple contrast and unbeschadet in formal statements about validity or effect.
unbeschadet
Diese Möglichkeit bleibt unbeschadet der neuen Regel für alle offen.
This option remains open to everyone, notwithstanding the new rule.
trotz
Trotz der neuen Regel bleibt diese Möglichkeit für alle offen.
Despite the new rule, this option remains open to everyone.
In real life
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