unbezwingbar
unbeatable
Impossible to defeat or overcome; so strong that no one or nothing can prevail against it.
EXAMPLE
Die unbezwingbare Mannschaft gewann auch ihr letztes Spiel.
The unbeatable team won its final game as well.
unbezwingbar
unbeatable / uncontrollable
unbezwingbar – unbezwingbarer – am unbezwingbarsten
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Meanings
unbezwingbar
uncontrollable
Impossible to control, suppress, or restrain, especially when referring to feelings, longing, or desire.
EXAMPLE
Sie verspürte eine unbezwingbare Sehnsucht nach ihrer Heimat.
She felt an uncontrollable longing for her homeland.
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry unbezwingbar, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
Comparison
| basic form | unbezwingbar |
|---|---|
| comparative | unbezwingbarer |
| superlative | am unbezwingbarsten |
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 |
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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 unbezwingbar.
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 unbezwingbar.
Usage tips
Word formation
'Unbezwingbar' (unbeatable) consists of 'un-' and 'bezwingbar' (beatable). The prefix 'un-' negates 'bezwingbar'; the word also belongs to the word family of 'bezwingen' (to overcome).
EXAMPLE
Der unbezwingbare Gegner ließ sich durch keinen Trick überraschen.
The unbeatable opponent could not be caught off guard by any trick.
Context clue
When used with people, teams, opponents, or obstacles, 'unbezwingbar' (unbeatable) usually refers to great strength or resilience. When it appears with abstract nouns such as 'Sehnsucht' (longing), 'Verlangen' (desire), or 'Drang' (urge), it describes an inner force that is very difficult to control.
EXAMPLE
Die unbezwingbare Festung wurde jahrhundertelang nicht erobert.
The unconquerable fortress was not captured for centuries.
Ein unbezwingbarer Drang trieb ihn immer wieder zum Meer.
An uncontrollable urge drove him back to the sea again and again.
Typical collocations
In the meaning 'nicht zu besiegen oder zu überwinden' (impossible to defeat or overcome), 'unbezwingbar' (unbeatable) frequently occurs with 'Gegner' (opponent), 'Mannschaft' (team), 'Festung' (fortress), 'Wille' (will), and 'Kraft' (strength).
EXAMPLE
Die unbezwingbare Mannschaft blieb während der gesamten Saison ohne Niederlage.
The unbeatable team remained undefeated throughout the entire season.
Inner forces
In the meaning of an inner force that is difficult to control, 'unbezwingbar' (uncontrollable) is especially often used with 'Sehnsucht' (longing), 'Verlangen' (desire), 'Drang' (urge), and 'Lust' (desire).
EXAMPLE
Nach vielen Jahren im Ausland spürte er eine unbezwingbare Sehnsucht nach seiner Familie.
After many years abroad, he felt an uncontrollable longing for his family.
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