unübersehbar
unmissable
So large, clear, or striking that it cannot be overlooked or ignored; very obvious.
EXAMPLE
Auf dem Hügel thront unübersehbar die alte Burgruine.
The old castle ruins sit unmissably on the hill.
unübersehbar
unmissable
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Meanings
Usage tips
Word structure
The word is easy to understand if you break it down: 'un-' (not), 'übersehen' (to overlook), and the ending '-bar' (-able). Something that is 'unübersehbar' (unmissable) therefore cannot be 'übersehen' (overlooked).
EXAMPLE
Der Tippfehler auf der ersten Seite war unübersehbar.
The typo on the first page was unmissable.
Use as an adverb
'Unübersehbar' (unmissable/unmissably) is often used as an adverb to describe how something is placed or how obvious an action is. It then often appears at the beginning of the sentence or directly before the location.
EXAMPLE
Unübersehbar prangte ein großes Plakat an der Wand.
A large poster was displayed unmissably on the wall.
Typical collocations
The adjective often describes large, striking things or clear signs. Typical nouns are 'Gebäude' (building), 'Denkmal' (monument), 'Fehler' (mistake), 'Spuren' (traces), or 'Anzeichen' (signs).
EXAMPLE
Die unübersehbaren Spuren im Schnee führten direkt zum Haus.
The unmissable tracks in the snow led directly to the house.
Compare with
unübersehbar vs offensichtlich
obvious / apparently
Both words describe something very clear. „Offensichtlich“ is especially suitable when it is easy to draw a statement or conclusion from something, while „unübersehbar“ emphasizes the conspicuous presence of something that cannot be ignored. Use „unübersehbar“ especially for clearly visible or highly conspicuous things.
unübersehbar
Die große Baustelle an der Hauptstraße ist für alle unübersehbar.
The large construction site on the main road is impossible for anyone to miss.
offensichtlich
An den nassen Straßen ist offensichtlich, dass es in der Nacht geregnet hat.
The wet roads made it obvious that it had rained during the night.
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