unbroken / unabated
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unabated
Continuing with undiminished strength, intensity, or validity. Often describes high demand, great interest, or a strong will that does not weaken.
Das Interesse an nachhaltigen Produkten ist ungebrochen.
Interest in sustainable products remains unabated.
The word consists of the prefix 'un-' (not) and 'gebrochen' (broken), the past participle of 'brechen' (to break). The literal meaning is therefore 'not broken'. This basic idea is also transferred to abstract things like will or interest.
Sein Wille, das Projekt zu beenden, ist auch nach den Rückschlägen ungebrochen.
His will to finish the project remains unbroken even after the setbacks.
In this meaning, 'ungebrochen' (unabated) often describes high demand or strong interest. Typical nouns are 'Trend' (trend), 'Nachfrage' (demand), 'Popularität' (popularity), or 'Interesse' (interest).
Der Trend zu regionalen Lebensmitteln ist ungebrochen.
The trend toward regional foods remains unabated.
When it is about inner strength, 'ungebrochen' (unbroken) is often combined with nouns that describe an attitude or feeling. Common phrases are 'ungebrochener Wille' (unbroken will), 'ungebrochener Mut' (unbroken courage), 'ungebrochener Optimismus' (unbroken optimism), or 'ungebrochener Kampfgeist' (unbroken fighting spirit).
Trotz der schwierigen Situation zeigte sie einen ungebrochenen Optimismus.
Despite the difficult situation, she showed unbroken optimism.
You can recognize the literal meaning 'physically intact' from the fact that the word refers to a concrete object that could break. This use is less common than the figurative meaning.
Der alte Spiegel kam ungebrochen im neuen Haus an.
The old mirror arrived at the new house unbroken.
uninterrupted
'ununterbrochen' and 'ungebrochen' can both express that something continues. 'ununterbrochen' says that there is no pause or interruption. 'ungebrochen' says that the strength, interest, or effect does not become weaker. The words can be confused because both have to do with continuation. But 'ununterbrochen' asks: Was there a pause? 'ungebrochen' asks: Did the force or intensity let up? For a sound or an action, 'ununterbrochen' often fits. For interest, demand, or will, 'ungebrochen' is usually better.
Auch nach vielen Jahren ist sein Interesse an Musik ungebrochen.
Even after many years, his interest in music remains unabated.
Die Fahrerin hört im Radio ununterbrochen Verkehrsmeldungen.
The driver hears traffic reports on the radio nonstop.