German word

unendlich

Pronunciation

IPA/ʊnˈɛntlɪç/

Meaning

  • adjectiveinfinite

Example

Das ist eine unendliche Möglichkeit.

That is an infinite possibility.

Illustration for unendlich (infinite)

More examples

Seine Geduld schien unendlich.

His patience seemed infinite.

Core concept

A path continues beyond every visible boundary, with no final point in sight.

Common phrases

  • unendliche Möglichkeiten

    infinite possibilities

  • unendliche Weite

    infinite expanse

Similar words

endlos: Continuing endlessly, with no end or interruption.
grenzenlos: Spreading without boundaries or limits.
unbegrenzt: Having no upper limit or restriction in amount or scope.
unermesslich: So vast or numerous that its size or amount cannot be measured.

Definition in German

so groß oder lang, dass kein Ende festgestellt werden kann

Word origin

Unendlich combines the negative prefix "un-" with "endlich," formed from "Ende" and the suffix "-lich," meaning without an end.

Usage tips

  • As an adjective, "unendlich" takes regular adjective endings, as in "eine unendliche Möglichkeit" and "ein unendlicher Raum".

Other meanings

  • infinitelyadverb
  • endlessadjective

Opposites

Related words

  • Unendlichkeitinfinitynoun

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