unverzeihlich
unforgivable
So serious or hurtful that it cannot or should not be forgiven.
EXAMPLE
Sein Verrat an der Familie war unverzeihlich.
His betrayal of the family was unforgivable.
unverzeihlich
unforgivable
unverzeihlich – unverzeihlicher – am unverzeihlichsten
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Meanings
Forms
Comparison
| basic form | unverzeihlich |
|---|---|
| comparative | unverzeihlicher |
| superlative | am unverzeihlichsten |
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 |
Add the ending to unverzeihlich.
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 |
Add the ending to unverzeihlich.
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 |
Add the ending to unverzeihlich.
Usage tips
Word formation
'Unverzeihlich' consists of 'un-' and 'verzeihlich' (forgivable). The prefix 'un-' negates the quality: Something cannot or should not be forgiven.
EXAMPLE
Für sie war seine Lüge unverzeihlich.
For her, his lie was unforgivable.
Typical collocations
'Unverzeihlich' is often used with morally or personally serious things, such as a mistake, a betrayal, an insult, or behavior.
EXAMPLE
Die absichtliche Demütigung seines Kollegen war unverzeihlich.
The intentional humiliation of his colleague was unforgivable.
Strong evaluation
The word expresses a very harsh and emotional judgment. It is used especially in serious conflicts or when making strong moral judgments.
EXAMPLE
Wie konntest du das nur tun? Das ist einfach unverzeihlich!
How could you do that? That's simply unforgivable!
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