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unvollständig
incomplete
Not complete; parts, information, or elements are missing.
example
Bitte füllen Sie das Formular aus, es ist noch unvollständig.
Please fill out the form; it is still incomplete.
unvollständig
incomplete
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Meanings
Usage tips
Word structure
The word is clearly structured: the prefix 'un-' negates the adjective 'vollständig' (complete). 'Vollständig' means 'complete', so 'unvollständig' logically means 'not complete'.
EXAMPLE
Deine Antwort ist leider unvollständig.
Unfortunately, your answer is incomplete.
Typical collocations
This adjective is often used to describe documents, information, or collections. Typical combinations are 'unvollständige Angaben' (incomplete information), 'unvollständige Unterlagen' (incomplete documents), or 'eine unvollständige Liste' (an incomplete list).
EXAMPLE
Wegen unvollständiger Unterlagen konnte der Antrag nicht bearbeitet werden.
Because of incomplete documents, the application could not be processed.
Use in a sentence
'Unvollständig' often appears as a predicate adjective after verbs like 'sein' (to be), 'bleiben' (to remain), or 'wirken' (to seem). In this position, it is not declined.
EXAMPLE
Ohne deine Unterschrift ist der Vertrag unvollständig.
Without your signature, the contract is incomplete.
Compare with
unvollständig vs teilweise
partly
'teilweise' and 'unvollständig' both have to do with something not being complete. 'teilweise' is an adverb and describes how or to what extent something applies: only in part. 'unvollständig' is an adjective and describes the thing itself: parts or information are missing. They can be confused because both stand in contrast to 'vollständig' (complete). As a practical guide: 'teilweise' often fits with verbs or whole statements, while 'unvollständig' fits with documents, lists, details, or other things that are missing something.
unvollständig
Für die Anmeldung ist das Formular noch unvollständig.
The form is still incomplete for the registration.
teilweise
Beim Termin konnte der Mitarbeiter die Fragen nur teilweise beantworten.
At the appointment, the employee could answer the questions only partly.
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