German Conversation · Level 78
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German word
unbewusst
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈʊnbəˌvʊst/
Meaning
- adverbunknowingly
Example
Sie hat ihn unbewusst verletzt.
She hurt him without realizing it.
More examples
Seine Bemerkung beeinflusste unbewusst die Stimmung.
His remark unknowingly influenced the mood.
Core concept
A hand acts or leaves an effect while awareness is outside the process.
Common phrases
jemanden unbewusst verletzen
hurt someone unknowingly
unbewusst beeinflussen
influence unknowingly
unbewusst lernen
learn unconsciously
Similar words
unabsichtlich: Without intending or planning for something to happen.
versehentlich: By accident, often because of carelessness or a mix-up.
aus Gewohnheit: Automatically because of a repeated habit.
ohne es zu merken: Without noticing that something is happening or being done.
Definition in German
etwas tun, ohne es bewusst zu bemerken
Word origin
The adverb combines un- ('not') with bewusst ('conscious'), so its form marks an action outside awareness.
Usage tips
- Unbewusst often describes an unconscious motive or habitual action, while aus Versehen more specifically marks an accidental mistake.
Other meanings
- unconsciouslyadverb
Opposites
- bewusstconsciouslyadverb
- wissentlichknowinglyadverb
Related words
- Unbewusstheitunconsciousnessnoun