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unforgettable
Describes a person or event that, even after a long time, is still vividly and usually positively remembered and has not been forgotten.
Die Konzerte dieser Band aus den 80er Jahren sind für ihre Fans unvergessen.
The concerts of this band from the 80s are unforgettable for their fans.
The word consists of the prefix 'un-' and the past participle 'vergessen' (forgotten). It literally means 'not forgotten' and functions like an adjective.
Er ist ein unvergessener Held seiner Zeit.
He is an unforgettable hero of his time.
'Unvergessen' (unforgettable) is very frequently combined with the verb 'bleiben' (to remain) to express that a memory is lasting and vivid.
Ihre Taten werden für immer unvergessen bleiben.
Her deeds will remain unforgettable forever.
This word is not only neutral, but has a strong emotional and positive meaning. It is used to honor a person or to emphasize the special importance of an event.
Der gemeinsame Urlaub war ein unvergessenes Erlebnis für die ganze Familie.
The vacation together was an unforgettable experience for the whole family.
unforgettable
Unvergesslich (unforgettable) describes the strong impact of a person or experience: one expects it to remain in the memory for a long time. Unvergessen (not forgotten) looks back on time that has already passed and emphasizes that the memory still exists today.
Der bewegende Auftritt an jenem Abend ist dem Publikum bis heute unvergessen.
The moving performance that evening is still unforgettable to the audience.
Der bewegende Auftritt an diesem Abend war für das Publikum unvergesslich.
The moving performance that evening was unforgettable for the audience.
