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unbeatable
So good, strong, or superior that one cannot be defeated; invincible.
In seiner aktuellen Form ist der Tennisspieler auf diesem Belag praktisch unschlagbar.
In his current form, the tennis player is practically unbeatable on this surface.
unbeatable
Refers to a price or offer that is so cheap that no one can beat it.
Das Geschäft wirbt mit unschlagbaren Preisen für Elektronikartikel.
The store is advertising unbeatable prices on electronic items.
The word is a combination of the prefix 'un-' (not) and 'schlagbar' (beatable). The adjective 'schlagbar' comes from the verb 'schlagen' (in the sense of 'to defeat'). 'Unschlagbar' (unbeatable) therefore literally means 'not able to be defeated'.
Mit dieser Strategie ist unser Team unschlagbar.
With this strategy, our team is unbeatable.
The meaning depends strongly on the context. In sports or competition, 'unschlagbar' (unbeatable) means invincible. In connection with trade and prices, it means that an offer is extremely cheap.
Die Boxerin gilt seit Jahren als unschlagbar.
The boxer has been considered unbeatable for years.
In the meaning 'very cheap', 'unschlagbar' (unbeatable) is a typical word in advertising language. It is meant to convince customers that a price or offer is the best on the market.
Kaufen Sie jetzt zu einem unschlagbaren Preis!
Buy now at an unbeatable price!
unbeaten / unbeatable
Both words can refer to a team that has not been defeated. “Ungeschlagen” describes its record and states that it has not yet suffered a defeat, while “unschlagbar” expresses a current assessment of its strength. Use “ungeschlagen” for results and “unschlagbar” for an expectation or evaluation.
Nach dieser starken Serie wirkt die Mannschaft für ihre Gegner unschlagbar.
After this strong winning streak, the team seems unbeatable to its opponents.
Nach fünf Spielen ist die Mannschaft noch ungeschlagen.
After five games, the team is still unbeaten.
