German word

ungehindert

Pronunciation

IPA/ʊngəˈhɪndɐt/

Meaning

  • adverbfreely

Example

Er kann ungehindert seine Meinung sagen.

He can freely express his opinion.

Illustration for ungehindert (freely)

More examples

In der digitalen Welt sollte man ungehindert auf Informationen zugreifen können.

In the digital world, one should be able to access information freely.

Core concept

Nothing blocks a person from moving, acting, or speaking as intended.

Common phrases

  • ungehindert kommunizieren

    communicate freely

  • ungehindert Zugriff auf Daten haben

    have unhindered access to data

Similar words

frei: Freely, without restrictions on what can be done.
problemlos: Without difficulty or obstacles slowing the action.
ohne Weiteres: Straightaway, without special preparation or approval.
uneingeschränkt: Without any limits or conditions on use or acceptance.

Definition in German

so, dass eine Person oder Sache frei handeln oder sich bewegen kann.

Word origin

Ungehindert is formed with un- meaning not and gehindert, the past participle of hindern, meaning to impede.

Usage tips

  • As an adverb, ungehindert usually modifies an action directly, as in ungehindert sprechen or sich ungehindert bewegen.

Other meanings

  • unhinderedadjective

Related words

  • Hinderunghindrancenoun
  • gehinderthinderedadjective

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