ungesehen
unseen
Without being seen or noticed by others.
EXAMPLE
Sie schlich ungesehen an den Wachen vorbei.
She slipped past the guards unseen.
ungesehen
unseen
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Meanings
ungesehen
without seeing it first
Without looking at something beforehand or examining it more closely.
EXAMPLE
Ich würde ein gebrauchtes Auto niemals ungesehen kaufen.
I would never buy a used car without seeing it first.
Usage tips
Word formation
'Ungesehen' consists of 'un-' and 'gesehen' (seen), the past participle of 'sehen' (to see). The prefix 'un-' indicates that something is not seen or looked at beforehand.
EXAMPLE
Der Dieb verschwand ungesehen aus dem Gebäude.
The thief disappeared from the building unseen.
Context clue
With 'ungesehen', a context involving people, guards, cameras, or observation usually indicates that someone does something without being noticed.
EXAMPLE
Die Kinder gelangten ungesehen durch das Tor.
The children got through the gate unseen.
Typical collocations
In the meaning 'without seeing it first', 'ungesehen' often occurs with verbs such as 'kaufen' (to buy), 'bestellen' (to order), 'übernehmen' (to take over), or 'unterschreiben' (to sign). It often refers to goods, contracts, or other specific offers.
EXAMPLE
Sie wollte den Vertrag nicht ungesehen unterschreiben.
She did not want to sign the contract without seeing it first.
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