cessation
der Unterlass, die Unterlässe
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without cease
Without stopping or interruption; continuously and constantly. The fixed expression 'ohne Unterlass' (without cease) is used mainly in written language.
Der Regen fiel den ganzen Tag ohne Unterlass.
The rain fell without cease all day.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Unterlässe |
| genitive | des Unterlasses |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Unterlass | die Unterlässe |
| accusative | den Unterlass | die Unterlässe |
| dative | dem Unterlass | den Unterlässen |
| genitive | des Unterlasses | der Unterlässe |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Today, 'Unterlass' (cessation) occurs almost exclusively in the fixed expression 'ohne Unterlass' (without cease). This expression means that something happens continuously or constantly.
Die Kinder redeten ohne Unterlass.
The children talked without cease.
'Ohne Unterlass' (without cease) has a rather literary tone and is often used in stories, reports, or more elevated everyday language. In conversation, people often say 'ununterbrochen' (nonstop) or 'die ganze Zeit' (all the time).
Der Wind wehte ohne Unterlass.
The wind blew without cease.
The expression 'ohne Unterlass' (without cease) usually comes after the verb and describes an action or event that does not stop. It can also appear at the beginning of a sentence.
Ohne Unterlass klingelte das Telefon.
Without cease, the telephone rang.
Sie arbeitete ohne Unterlass weiter.
She continued working without cease.
