English–German

“unavoidable” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˌʊnʊmˈgɛŋlɪç/

Example

Das ist unumgänglich.

That is unavoidable.

Illustration for unumgänglich (unavoidable)

How to say “unavoidable” in German

“Unavoidable” in German is unumgänglich.

A barrier blocks the only route forward, leaving no path around it.

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

Example sentences with unumgänglich

In dieser Branche ist Standardisierung unumgänglich.

Standardization is unavoidable in this industry.

Tips for using unumgänglich

  • Unumgänglich marks what cannot be avoided, while necessary can simply mean what is required.

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