ungeschrieben
unwritten
Not set down or recorded in writing.
EXAMPLE
Die Vereinbarung blieb ungeschrieben und konnte später nicht eindeutig nachgewiesen werden.
The agreement remained unwritten and could not later be clearly proven.
ungeschrieben
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Meanings
ungeschrieben
unwritten
Not explicitly established as a rule, but generally known and followed.
EXAMPLE
In diesem Beruf gibt es einige ungeschriebene Regeln.
There are some unwritten rules in this profession.
Forms
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 |
Add the ending to ungeschrieben.
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 ungeschrieben.
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 ungeschrieben.
Usage tips
Word formation
'Ungeschrieben' (unwritten) consists of 'un-' and 'geschrieben' (written), the past participle of 'schreiben' (to write). The prefix 'un-' negates the idea of something being put into writing here; however, the word does not say whether something was agreed orally.
EXAMPLE
Die Abmachung war ungeschrieben, wurde aber von beiden Seiten eingehalten.
The agreement was unwritten, but both sides honored it.
With 'noch'
The phrase 'noch ungeschrieben' (still unwritten) is often used for planned texts, such as a book or a chapter. 'Noch' (still) indicates that the writing is expected or planned to take place later.
EXAMPLE
Der letzte Teil ihres Romans ist noch ungeschrieben.
The last part of her novel is still unwritten.
Typical collocations
Typical expressions are 'ungeschriebene Regeln' (unwritten rules) and 'ein ungeschriebenes Gesetz' (an unwritten law). The combination with 'Gesetz' (law) in particular emphasizes that a group considers the rule in question binding.
EXAMPLE
In unserer WG gilt das ungeschriebene Gesetz, dass niemand das Essen der anderen nimmt.
In our shared apartment, there is an unwritten law that no one takes anyone else's food.
In real life
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