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unprotected
Not protected against danger, loss, or unauthorized access and therefore easily exposed to risk.
Die ungesicherte Baustelle stellte eine große Gefahr für Passanten dar.
The unprotected construction site posed a serious danger to passersby.
unverified
Not confirmed by evidence, reliable information, or an investigation.
Die Polizei konnte die ungesicherte Behauptung nicht bestätigen.
The police were unable to confirm the unverified claim.
unsecured
In the case of a loan or another financial obligation, not backed by collateral or another form of security.
Die Bank gewährte ihm ein ungesichertes Darlehen ohne Grundschuld.
The bank granted him an unsecured loan without a mortgage charge.
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'Ungesichert' (unsecured) consists of 'un-' and 'gesichert' (secured), the past participle of 'sichern' (to secure). The prefix 'un-' creates the negated quality; the adjective can appear before a noun or after 'sein' (to be).
Der ungesicherte Zugang zum Dach war für Besucher gefährlich.
The unprotected access to the roof was dangerous for visitors.
When referring to danger, concrete places or objects often appear with 'ungesichert' (unprotected), for example 'ungesicherter Zugang' (unprotected access), 'ungesicherte Treppe' (unprotected staircase), or 'ungesichertes Fenster' (unprotected window).
Wegen des ungesicherten Fensters durften die Kinder nicht allein im Raum bleiben.
Because of the unprotected window, the children were not allowed to remain in the room alone.
In texts about information and news, 'ungesichert' (unverified) often describes sources, details, rumors, or claims. The term indicates that an investigation or confirmation is still lacking.
Die Zeitung veröffentlichte die ungesicherten Angaben erst nach einer weiteren Prüfung.
The newspaper published the unverified information only after a further review.
In financial texts, 'ungesichert' (unsecured) often appears with 'Kredit' (loan), 'Darlehen' (loan), or 'Finanzierung' (financing). These combinations usually relate to banks, repayment, interest, and collateral.
Für die ungesicherte Finanzierung verlangte die Bank einen höheren Zinssatz.
For the unsecured financing, the bank required a higher interest rate.
The meaning can often be recognized from the noun: with places and objects, it usually refers to protection against danger; with information, it refers to evidence; and with loans, it refers to financial collateral.
Die ungesicherte Baustelle wurde sofort abgesperrt.
The unprotected construction site was immediately closed off.
Die ungesicherte Meldung verbreitete sich schnell im Internet.
The unverified report spread quickly online.
Das Unternehmen beantragte einen ungesicherten Kredit.
The company applied for an unsecured loan.
