indescribable
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indescribable
So extreme, intense, or extraordinary that it can hardly or not at all be described in words. It can be used for both positive and negative feelings or impressions.
Die Freude über den Sieg war einfach unbeschreiblich.
The joy over the victory was simply indescribable.
The word is clearly structured: the prefix 'un-' negates the verb 'beschreiben' (to describe). The ending '-lich' makes it an adjective. So it literally means 'not describable.'
Der Ausblick vom Berggipfel war unbeschreiblich.
The view from the mountain peak was indescribable.
'Unbeschreiblich' is very often used as an adverb to intensify another adjective extremely. It then stands directly before the adjective it describes.
Der Sonnenuntergang am Meer war unbeschreiblich schön.
The sunset by the sea was indescribably beautiful.
The word is used for very strong, extreme feelings. Typical combinations are 'unbeschreibliche Freude' (indescribable joy), 'unbeschreibliches Glück' (indescribable happiness), but also 'unbeschreiblicher Schmerz' (indescribable pain) or 'unbeschreibliches Leid' (indescribable suffering).
Sie empfand eine unbeschreibliche Erleichterung, als sie die Prüfung bestanden hatte.
She felt indescribable relief when she had passed the exam.
incredible
'unglaublich' and 'unbeschreiblich' both describe something very strong or extraordinary. 'unglaublich' says that something is hard to believe or simply seems very extreme. It can also be used as an intensifier like 'very'. 'unbeschreiblich' emphasizes that words are not enough to explain a feeling or impression. It fits especially well with powerful experiences, joy, pain, or beauty. The words can be confused because both describe very strong impressions. When it is about intensity, 'unglaublich' fits; when you want to say that you can hardly put something into words, 'unbeschreiblich' is more precise.
Die Familie spürt vor der Reise eine unbeschreibliche Freude.
Before the trip, the family feels an indescribable joy.
Der Handwerker hat die Tür unglaublich sauber repariert.
The handyman repaired the door incredibly cleanly.