inviolability / integrity
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physical inviolability
The state of being physically unharmed and healthy. It is a fundamental right that one's own body not be injured or harmed.
Das Grundgesetz garantiert die körperliche Unversehrtheit jedes Menschen.
The Basic Law guarantees the physical inviolability of every person.
The word is made up of three parts: the prefix 'un-' (not), the adjective 'versehrt' (injured), and the ending '-heit' (state). Literally, it therefore means the 'state of being uninjured.'
Die Polizei muss die Unversehrtheit der Demonstranten gewährleisten.
The police must ensure the safety and physical inviolability of the demonstrators.
'Unversehrtheit' (inviolability/integrity) is a formal word used mainly in legal, official, and political language. It is not used in everyday conversation about minor injuries.
Der Vertrag regelt den Schutz und die Unversehrtheit der gelieferten Ware.
The contract regulates the protection and integrity of the delivered goods.
In connection with people, one often speaks of 'körperliche Unversehrtheit' (physical inviolability). Typical verbs are 'die Unversehrtheit garantieren' (to guarantee inviolability), 'wahren' (to preserve), or 'verletzen' (to violate).
Jeder hat ein Recht auf körperliche Unversehrtheit.
Everyone has a right to physical inviolability.
When it is about objects or abstract things, you can recognize the meaning from the context. Common combinations are 'die Unversehrtheit der Grenzen' (the integrity of the borders), 'der Daten' (of the data), or 'eines Siegels' (of a seal).
Das ungebrochene Siegel bestätigte die Unversehrtheit des Dokuments.
The unbroken seal confirmed the integrity of the document.
health
'Gesundheit' and 'Unversehrtheit' both have to do with the state of the body. 'Gesundheit' is the normal, broad word when it is about whether someone is ill, feels well, or is physically and mentally well. 'Unversehrtheit' emphasizes that the body has not been injured or harmed. The word often sounds more formal, for example in law, safety, or protection. Learners may confuse the words because both say something positive about the body. As a practical rule: for illness, well-being, and everyday contexts, you usually use 'Gesundheit'. For protection from injury, 'Unversehrtheit' is more precise.
Bei der Evakuierung war die Unversehrtheit der Kinder am wichtigsten.
During the evacuation, the children's physical safety was most important.
Nach dem langen Winter achtet Maria wieder mehr auf ihre Gesundheit.
After the long winter, Maria is paying more attention to her health again.