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inseparable
So closely connected that separation is not possible. Often used for abstract concepts, but also for physical connections.
In dieser Diskussion sind Politik und Wirtschaft untrennbar miteinander verknüpft.
In this discussion, politics and economics are inseparably linked.
The word consists of the prefix 'un-' (not) and the adjective 'trennbar' (separable). 'Trennbar' comes from the verb 'trennen' (to separate). So something that is 'untrennbar' (inseparable) cannot be separated from something else.
Die beiden Teile des Geräts sind untrennbar miteinander verschweißt.
The two parts of the device are inseparably welded together.
'Untrennbar' (inseparable) is very commonly used in the fixed expressions 'untrennbar miteinander verbunden sein' (to be inseparably connected with each other) or 'untrennbar miteinander verknüpft sein' (to be inseparably linked with each other). This structure emphasizes the close relationship between two or more things.
Für ihn sind Beruf und Privatleben untrennbar miteinander verbunden.
For him, work and private life are inseparably connected.
The word is often used for abstract concepts that are closely related to each other. Typical pairs are: theory and practice, rights and duties, body and mind.
In seiner Philosophie sind Körper und Geist untrennbar.
In his philosophy, body and mind are inseparable.
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Both words can describe a very close relationship between people. Unzertrennlich particularly emphasizes that the people are almost always together, while untrennbar highlights the close connection more generally and can also be used for abstract relationships. For people who spend their lives constantly together, unzertrennlich is usually the better choice.
Für Anna und Lea sind Freundschaft und Vertrauen untrennbar miteinander verbunden.
For Anna and Lea, friendship and trust are inseparably connected.
Seit der Schulzeit sind Anna und Lea unzertrennlich und verbringen fast jede freie Stunde zusammen.
Anna and Lea have been inseparable since school and spend almost every free hour together.
