English–German

“invisible” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʊnzɪçtbaːɐ̯/

Example

Er hat ein unsichtbares Mikrofon.

He has an invisible microphone.

Illustration for unsichtbar (invisible)

How to say “invisible” in German

“Invisible” in German is unsichtbar.

Something is present but leaves no visual trace, whether hidden from sight or unnoticed in the surrounding scene.

Full entry for unsichtbar: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with unsichtbar

Durch den dichten Nebel war das Ufer für mich unsichtbar.

Because of the dense fog, the shore was invisible to me.

Tips for using unsichtbar

  • As an attributive adjective, "unsichtbar" takes normal endings, as in "ein unsichtbares Mikrofon", but it stays unchanged after "sein".

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