unschätzbar
invaluable
So valuable or significant that its worth can hardly be determined, if at all.
EXAMPLE
Ihre Hilfe in dieser schwierigen Zeit war für uns unschätzbar.
Her help during this difficult time was invaluable to us.
unschätzbar
invaluable / immeasurable
unschätzbar – unschätzbarer – am unschätzbarsten
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Meanings
unschätzbar
immeasurable
Impossible to calculate or determine precisely; beyond measure.
EXAMPLE
Die Flut richtete unschätzbaren Schaden an.
The flood caused immeasurable damage.
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry unschätzbar, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
Comparison
| basic form | unschätzbar |
|---|---|
| comparative | unschätzbarer |
| superlative | am unschätzbarsten |
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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Usage tips
Word structure
'Unschätzbar' (invaluable / immeasurable) contains the stem 'schätz-' from 'schätzen' (to estimate). The suffix '-bar' expresses possibility, and the prefix 'un-' negates it: the value or magnitude cannot be estimated.
EXAMPLE
Das Wissen dieser erfahrenen Ärztin ist unschätzbar.
This experienced doctor's knowledge is invaluable.
Typical collocations
Common expressions include 'von unschätzbarem Wert sein' (to be of inestimable value), 'unschätzbare Dienste leisten' (to provide invaluable service), and 'einen unschätzbaren Beitrag leisten' (to make an invaluable contribution). These emphasize how useful someone's help, an achievement, or a particular thing is.
EXAMPLE
Die alten Fotos sind für die Geschichte unseres Dorfes von unschätzbarem Wert.
The old photos are of inestimable value to the history of our village.
Invaluable to someone
You can use 'für' (for) with the accusative to specify the person or group to whom something is invaluable. The pattern 'etwas ist für jemanden unschätzbar' (something is invaluable to someone) is particularly useful for expressing personal significance or gratitude.
EXAMPLE
Für das junge Team war seine Erfahrung unschätzbar.
His experience was invaluable to the young team.
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