English–German
“unthinkable” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/ʊnˈdɛŋkbaːɐ̯/
Example
Das ist eine undenkbare Idee.
That is an unthinkable idea.
How to say “unthinkable” in German
“Unthinkable” in German is undenkbar.
A thought reaches a sealed boundary, leaving the event outside mental reach.
Example sentences with undenkbar
Eine totale Abschottung des Landes erscheint vielen Menschen völlig undenkbar.
A total isolation of the country seems utterly unthinkable to many people.
Tips for using undenkbar
- Depending on context, "undenkbar" means either unimaginable or impossible, so it need not make a strict claim about logical impossibility.