German word

ungestört

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʊngəˌʃtøːɐ̯t/

Meaning

  • adjectiveundisturbed

Example

Ich hatte einen ungestörten Schlaf.

I had an undisturbed night's sleep.

Illustration for ungestört (undisturbed)

More examples

Am Wochenende genoss sie ungestörte Erholung.

At the weekend, she enjoyed undisturbed relaxation.

Core concept

An uninterrupted flow of concentration, sleep, or calm continues because nothing breaks into it from outside.

Common phrases

  • ein ungestörtes Gespräch

    an undisturbed conversation

  • ungestörte Erholung

    undisturbed relaxation

Similar words

ruhig: Calm and free from noise, with a settled atmosphere or state.
leise: Producing little sound and heard at a low volume.

Definition in German

nicht durch äußere Einflüsse gestört; so, dass eine Tätigkeit oder Ruhe ohne Unterbrechung möglich ist.

Word origin

The German prefix un- creates the opposite of gestört, which is the past participle of stören and describes something disturbed or disrupted.

Usage tips

  • Ungestört can describe both a person left alone and an activity that proceeds without interruption, so context determines whether undisturbed or uninterrupted fits best.

Other meanings

  • uninterruptedadjective

Opposites

  • gestörtdisturbedadjective

Related words

  • Ungestörtheitundisturbednessnoun

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