unfertig
unfinished
Not yet completed or finished; something is still missing before it can be fully completed.
EXAMPLE
Der Bericht ist noch unfertig und muss überarbeitet werden.
The report is still unfinished and needs to be revised.
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Meanings
unfertig
not yet mature
Not yet fully developed, mature, or emotionally grounded.
EXAMPLE
Mit sechzehn ist man oft noch ein unfertiger Mensch.
At sixteen, many people are not yet fully formed as individuals.
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry unfertig, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
Comparison
| basic form | unfertig |
|---|
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 |
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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 |
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Usage tips
Word formation
'Unfertig' consists of the prefix 'un-' and the adjective 'fertig' (finished). Here, the prefix 'un-' forms an adjective with the opposite meaning.
EXAMPLE
Die unfertige Skizze liegt noch auf dem Schreibtisch.
The unfinished sketch is still lying on the desk.
Typical collocations
When referring to specific works or products, 'unfertig' is often used with words such as 'Bericht' (report), 'Manuskript' (manuscript), 'Bau' (construction), or 'Projekt' (project). Typical combinations include 'ein unfertiger Bericht' (an unfinished report) and 'ein unfertiges Projekt' (an unfinished project).
EXAMPLE
Wegen eines unfertigen Projekts konnte die Firma den Auftrag noch nicht abschließen.
Because of an unfinished project, the company was not yet able to complete the contract.
Typical collocations
When referring to people, 'unfertig' is often used with words such as 'Mensch' (person), 'Persönlichkeit' (personality), or 'Charakter' (character). These combinations describe someone who still needs to develop and mature internally.
EXAMPLE
Die Lehrerin spürte, dass hinter seiner Unsicherheit eine noch unfertige Persönlichkeit steckte.
The teacher sensed that behind his insecurity lay a personality that was still developing.
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