ungeschützt
unprotected
Without protection from dangers or attacks and therefore easily harmed or at risk.
EXAMPLE
Die ungeschützte Bevölkerung musste das Gebiet schnell verlassen.
The unprotected population had to leave the area quickly.
ungeschützt
unprotected
ungeschützt – ungeschützter – am ungeschütztesten
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Meanings
ungeschützt
unprotected
Without protective covering, clothing, or a barrier; directly exposed to external influences.
EXAMPLE
Die ungeschützten Pflanzen können bei Frost erfrieren.
The unprotected plants may be killed by frost.
ungeschützt
unprotected
During sexual intercourse, without contraception or protection against sexually transmitted infections.
EXAMPLE
Ungeschützter Geschlechtsverkehr kann zu einer Schwangerschaft oder einer Infektion führen.
Unprotected sex can lead to pregnancy or an infection.
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry ungeschützt, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
Comparison
| basic form | ungeschützt |
|---|---|
| comparative | ungeschützter |
| superlative | am ungeschütztesten |
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 ungeschützt.
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 ungeschützt.
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 ungeschützt.
Usage tips
Word formation
'Ungeschützt' (unprotected) consists of the prefix 'un-' and 'geschützt' (protected), the past participle of 'schützen' (to protect). Here, the prefix 'un-' negates protection.
EXAMPLE
Die Daten lagen ungeschützt auf einem öffentlichen Server.
The data was left unprotected on a public server.
Context clue
The meaning can often be recognized from the noun: with people, areas, or positions, it usually refers to a lack of protection from danger; with skin, plants, or objects, it refers to a missing covering or barrier; with sexual intercourse, it refers to a lack of contraception or protection against infection.
EXAMPLE
Die ungeschützte Flanke der Armee war besonders gefährdet.
The army's unprotected flank was particularly vulnerable.
Die ungeschützte Haut bekam nach kurzer Zeit einen Sonnenbrand.
The unprotected skin got sunburned after a short time.
Viele Infektionen werden durch ungeschützten Sex übertragen.
Many infections are transmitted through unprotected sex.
Typical collocations
In the meaning of 'at risk or vulnerable', 'ungeschützt' (unprotected) often occurs with the civilian population, areas, or a flank. These collocations are especially common in reports about war, security, or danger.
EXAMPLE
Die ungeschützte Zivilbevölkerung suchte in den Kellern Zuflucht.
The unprotected civilian population sought refuge in the cellars.
Health context
In a health context, 'ungeschützt' (unprotected) forms a fixed expression with 'Geschlechtsverkehr' (sexual intercourse). This usually refers to both the risk of pregnancy and the risk of sexually transmitted infections.
EXAMPLE
Nach ungeschütztem Geschlechtsverkehr ließ sie sich ärztlich beraten.
After unprotected sex, she sought medical advice.
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