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unprepared
Not being prepared for a specific situation, task, or event. You are surprised by it or have not dealt with it beforehand.
Die plötzliche Frage des Journalisten traf den Politiker völlig unvorbereitet.
The journalist's sudden question caught the politician completely unprepared.
The word is the negation of the past participle 'vorbereitet' (prepared), from 'vorbereiten' (to prepare). The prefix 'un-' reverses the meaning: someone who is 'unvorbereitet' (unprepared) has not prepared.
Er ging unvorbereitet in die Prüfung und hat sie nicht bestanden.
He went into the exam unprepared and did not pass it.
The phrase 'jemanden unvorbereitet treffen' (to catch someone unprepared) is very common. It means that a person is completely surprised by an event or a question.
Die Kündigung traf die Mitarbeiter völlig unvorbereitet.
The dismissal caught the employees completely unprepared.
If you want to indicate what someone is not prepared for, use the preposition 'auf' followed by the accusative.
Die Mannschaft war auf den starken Gegner unvorbereitet.
The team was unprepared for the strong opponent.
If 'unvorbereitet' (unprepared) describes a person, it means that the person was surprised. If it describes an action such as a speech, it means that it happened spontaneously and without planning.
Seine Antwort klang unvorbereitet und unsicher.
His answer sounded unprepared and uncertain.
ready
'bereit' and 'unvorbereitet' are clear opposites when it comes to preparation. Someone who is 'bereit' has adjusted to a situation and can start or react. Someone who is 'unvorbereitet' has not dealt with it enough or is taken by surprise. 'bereit' can also emphasize the willingness to do something. 'unvorbereitet', on the other hand, mainly says that preparation is lacking.
Beim Amt fühlst du dich unvorbereitet, wenn wichtige Unterlagen fehlen.
At the government office, you feel unprepared when important documents are missing.
Heute Abend ist sie bereit für das Gespräch mit ihrer Familie.
Tonight she is ready for the conversation with her family.