unverwechselbar
unmistakable
So distinctive and unique that it cannot be confused with anything or anyone else.
EXAMPLE
Ihre unverwechselbare Stimme erkannte ich sofort.
I recognized her unmistakable voice immediately.
unverwechselbar
unmistakable
unverwechselbar – unverwechselbarer – am unverwechselbarsten
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry unverwechselbar, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
Comparison
| basic form | unverwechselbar |
|---|---|
| comparative | unverwechselbarer |
| superlative | am unverwechselbarsten |
After der, die, das
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -e | -e | -e | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -e | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
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After ein, eine
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
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Without article
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -e |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -e |
| dat. | -em | -er | -em | -en |
| gen. | -en | -er | -en | -er |
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Usage tips
Word formation
'Unverwechselbar' (unmistakable) consists of 'un-' and 'verwechselbar' (able to be confused). The prefix 'un-' rules out the possibility of confusing something: something is so distinctive that you recognize it immediately.
EXAMPLE
Sein unverwechselbarer Zeichenstil ist weithin bekannt.
His unmistakable drawing style is widely known.
Typical collocations
'Unverwechselbar' (unmistakable) is often used with features that characterize a person, product, or artistic style. Typical collocations include 'unverwechselbare Stimme' (unmistakable voice), 'unverwechselbarer Stil' (unmistakable style), 'unverwechselbares Design' (unmistakable design), and 'unverwechselbare Handschrift' (distinctive signature style).
EXAMPLE
Der Film trägt die unverwechselbare Handschrift des Regisseurs.
The film bears the director's unmistakable signature style.
Expression of praise
The adjective is often used approvingly, especially in profiles, advertising, and descriptions of art or brands. It emphasizes the distinctive recognizability of a feature.
EXAMPLE
Mit diesem unverwechselbaren Logo hat die Firma einen hohen Wiedererkennungswert.
With this unmistakable logo, the company has achieved a high level of brand recognition.
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