ungeklärt
unresolved
Not yet solved, answered, or clarified; open or unclear.
EXAMPLE
Die Ursache des Unfalls ist bisher ungeklärt.
The cause of the accident is still unresolved.
ungeklärt
unresolved / untreated
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Meanings
ungeklärt
untreated
In relation to liquids, especially wastewater: not cleaned or filtered.
EXAMPLE
Das ungeklärte Abwasser belastet den Fluss stark.
The untreated wastewater is putting a heavy strain on the river.
Usage tips
Word formation
The word is made up of two parts: the prefix 'un-' (not) and 'geklärt', the past participle (Partizip II) of 'klären' (to clarify). 'Ungeklärt' (unresolved / untreated) therefore literally means 'not clarified' or 'not solved'.
EXAMPLE
Viele Fragen zu dem historischen Ereignis sind bis heute ungeklärt.
Many questions about the historical event remain unresolved to this day.
Context clue
The context reveals the meaning: If people are talking about abstract things like a question, a case, or a cause, 'ungeklärt' (unresolved) means unsolved. If people are talking about liquids such as wastewater, it means 'not cleaned'.
EXAMPLE
Der Verbleib des Geldes ist weiterhin ungeklärt.
The whereabouts of the money remain unresolved.
Typical collocations
In the meaning 'ungelöst' (unresolved), the word is often combined with nouns such as 'Frage' (question), 'Fall' (case), 'Mord' (murder), or 'Ursache' (cause). It describes a situation for which there is still no answer or solution.
EXAMPLE
Die Polizei ermittelt in einem bisher ungeklärten Fall.
The police are investigating a case that has so far remained unresolved.
Technical context
The meaning 'nicht gereinigt' (not cleaned) is mainly used in technical or environmental contexts. The most common word in this context is 'ungeklärtes Abwasser' (untreated wastewater).
EXAMPLE
Die Fabrik wurde kritisiert, weil sie ungeklärte Industrieabwässer einleitete.
The factory was criticized because it discharged untreated industrial wastewater.
Compare with
ungeklärt vs offen
open
An offene Frage has not yet been decided and remains an issue that needs further attention. An ungeklärte Frage does not yet have a sufficient explanation or answer. Offen therefore emphasizes that closure is still pending, while ungeklärt emphasizes the lack of clarification.
ungeklärt
Trotz mehrerer Rückfragen ist ungeklärt, wer die Leitung des Projekts übernimmt.
Despite several follow-up questions, it remains unresolved who will take over management of the project.
offen
Im Planungsgespräch bleibt offen, wer die Leitung des Projekts übernimmt.
During the planning discussion, it remains open who will take over management of the project.
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