German word

ungeschlagen

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʊngəˌʃlaːgn̩/

Meaning

  • adjectiveundefeated

Example

Der Boxer bleibt ungeschlagen.

The boxer remains undefeated.

Illustration for ungeschlagen (undefeated)

More examples

Die App blieb seit dem Start bei den Downloads ungeschlagen.

The app has remained unbeaten in terms of downloads since its launch.

Core concept

A boxer or team keeps a clean record because no opponent has beaten it.

Common phrases

  • ungeschlagen an der Spitze

    unbeaten at the top

  • auf dem Markt ungeschlagen

    unbeaten in the market

Similar words

unbesiegt: Having no losses in past contests.
siegreich: Victorious in a competition or contest.

Definition in German

Ohne Niederlage; nicht besiegt.

Word origin

The adjective is formed by adding "un-" to "geschlagen", the past participle of the Germanic verb "schlagen", which can mean defeat as well as hit.

Usage tips

  • "Ungeschlagen" means not defeated so far, whereas "unbesiegbar" means impossible to defeat and makes a stronger claim.

Other meanings

  • unbeatenadjective

Opposites

  • geschlagendefeatedadjective

Related words

  • Ungeschlagenheitbeing unbeatennoun

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