English–German

“unimaginable” in German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˌʊnfoːɐ̯ˈʃtɛlbaːɐ̯/

Example

Das ist ein unvorstellbarer Aufwand.

That's an unimaginable amount of effort.

Illustration for unvorstellbar (unimaginable)

How to say “unimaginable” in German

“Unimaginable” in German is unvorstellbar.

A scale, event, or possibility extends beyond the mind's ability to form a clear picture.

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

Example sentences with unvorstellbar

Der Schaden wäre unvorstellbar groß.

The damage would be unimaginably great.

Tips for using unvorstellbar

  • As an attributive adjective, unvorstellbar takes normal adjective endings, as in unvorstellbarer Aufwand, unvorstellbare Kosten, and unvorstellbares Leid.

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