German word

intakt

Pronunciation

IPA/ɪnˈtakt/

Meaning

  • adjectiveintact

Example

Die intakte Verpackung schützt das Buch.

The intact packaging protects the book.

Illustration for intakt (intact)

More examples

Nach der Flut war das Museum glücklicherweise größtenteils intakt.

After the flood, the museum was fortunately largely intact.

Core concept

Something preserved in its original working condition can be physically whole or functionally undisturbed.

Common phrases

  • weitgehend intakt

    largely intact

  • intaktes Exemplar

    intact specimen

  • als intakt gelten

    be considered intact

Similar words

unversehrt: Not injured or harmed, and still in good condition.
unbeschädigt: Showing no signs of physical damage.
funktionsfähig: Operating normally and ready to perform its intended task.
heil: Free from injury or damage and safe from harm.

Definition in German

Unbeschädigt und in funktionsfähigem Zustand

Word origin

Intakt entered German through the Latin adjective intactus and retains its central sense of being unharmed or unimpaired.

Usage tips

  • German intakt can describe relationships, institutions, or plans as well as objects, whereas unbeschädigt usually focuses on physical damage.

Other meanings

  • unharmedadjective
  • undamagedadjective

Opposites

Related words

  • Intaktheitintactnessnoun

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