German word

ungebrochen

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʊngəˌbʁɔxn̩/

Meaning

  • adjectiveintact

Example

Das ungebrochene Glas ist neu.

The intact glass is new.

Illustration for ungebrochen (intact)

More examples

Ihr ungebrochener Optimismus half ihr, schwierige Zeiten zu überstehen.

Her undiminished optimism helped her get through difficult times.

Core concept

A solid thing or force continues without a break, fracture, or loss of strength.

Common phrases

  • bleibt ungebrochen

    remains undiminished

  • ungebrochenes Vertrauen

    unwavering trust

  • ungebrochene Tradition

    unbroken tradition

Similar words

intakt: Complete and still working as originally intended.
unversehrt: Whole and unharmed, with no injuries or other harm.
unbeschädigt: Free from physical damage such as cracks, dents, or marks.
unvermindert: Continuing at the same strength, force, or intensity.

Definition in German

Nicht gebrochen; übertragen: andauernd stark oder unbeugsam.

Word origin

The adjective combines German un- with gebrochen, the past participle of brechen, and originally meant 'not broken' before gaining figurative uses.

Usage tips

  • Before a noun, ungebrochen takes the regular adjective ending, as in ungebrochenes Glas, while it has no ending after sein.

Other meanings

  • unyieldingadjective
  • unabatedadjective

Opposites

  • gebrochenbrokenadjective

Related words

  • Ungebrochenheitindomitabilitynoun

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