German Conversation · Level 49
73 words
German word
unvergesslich
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈʊnfɛɐ̯gɛslɪç/
Meaning
- adjectiveunforgettable
Example
Das war ein unvergesslicher Abend.
That was an unforgettable evening.
More examples
Dieser Abend wird mir unvergesslich bleiben.
This evening will remain unforgettable to me.
Core concept
A striking moment remains vivid in the mind long after it has ended.
Common phrases
ein unvergesslicher Moment
an unforgettable moment
eine unvergessliche Reise
an unforgettable trip
unvergessliche Erinnerungen
unforgettable memories
Similar words
einprägsam: Distinctive or clear enough to be easily remembered.
eindrucksvoll: Strongly affecting the people who see or hear it.
unvergessen: Still held in memory and not forgotten over time.
denkwürdig: Worthy of special notice and lasting remembrance.
Definition in German
Bezeichnet einen Eindruck oder Moment, der sich tief ins Gedächtnis einprägt und nicht verblasst.
Word origin
Unvergesslich combines the prefix un- with vergessen, "to forget," and the adjective-forming suffix -lich.
Usage tips
- Unvergesslich is stronger than neutral "memorable" and often sounds emphatic or promotional, so it best suits genuinely outstanding experiences.
Other meanings
- memorableadjective
Opposites
- vergessbarforgettableadjective
Related words
- Unvergesslichkeitunforgettabilitynoun
- unvergessenunforgottenadjective