unzerstörbar
indestructible
Made in such a way that it cannot be destroyed or can only be damaged with great difficulty.
EXAMPLE
Der Hersteller wirbt mit einem unzerstörbaren Gehäuse.
The manufacturer advertises an indestructible housing.
unzerstörbar
indestructible
unzerstörbar – unzerstörbarer – am unzerstörbarsten
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry unzerstörbar, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
Comparison
| basic form | unzerstörbar |
|---|---|
| comparative | unzerstörbarer |
| superlative | am unzerstörbarsten |
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 unzerstörbar.
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 unzerstörbar.
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 unzerstörbar.
Usage tips
Word formation
'Unzerstörbar' (indestructible) consists of 'un-' and 'zerstörbar' (destructible). The prefix 'un-' negates the adjective and expresses that something cannot be destroyed.
EXAMPLE
Das Material gilt selbst unter extremen Bedingungen als unzerstörbar.
The material is considered indestructible even under extreme conditions.
Typical collocations
'Unzerstörbar' (indestructible) is often used with things that are meant to seem particularly robust, such as materials, casings, equipment, or connections. It is often used attributively before a noun.
EXAMPLE
Die Firma entwickelte eine unzerstörbare Schutzhülle für Smartphones.
The company developed an indestructible protective case for smartphones.
Strong statement
'Unzerstörbar' (indestructible) is a very strong, absolute statement and therefore often appears in advertising or as deliberate exaggeration. In figurative use, it can also describe qualities such as confidence or friendship.
EXAMPLE
Trotz vieler Rückschläge bewahrte sie ihren unzerstörbaren Optimismus.
Despite many setbacks, she maintained her indestructible optimism.
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