German Conversation · Level 62
74 words
German word
unverwechselbar
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈʊnfɛɐ̯ˌvɛksl̩baːɐ̯/
Meaning
- adjectiveunmistakable
Example
Die Stimme ist unverwechselbar.
The voice is unmistakable.
More examples
Sein unverwechselbarer Akzent verrät seine Herkunft.
His unmistakable accent reveals his origin.
Core concept
A face, style, or design has a defining mark that prevents it from blending into the surrounding crowd.
Common phrases
unverwechselbarer Akzent
unmistakable accent
unverwechselbarer Klang
unmistakable sound
unverwechselbares Lachen
unmistakable laugh
Similar words
unverkennbar: Clearly identifiable as the particular person or thing in question.
erkennbar: Possible to identify through sight or sound.
charakteristisch: Reflecting qualities typical of a particular person or thing.
markant: Marked by a noticeable feature that strongly catches attention.
Definition in German
So deutlich in den Merkmalen, dass es mit anderen nicht verwechselt werden kann.
Word origin
The adjective is formed from un-, verwechseln, and -bar, so its structure describes something that cannot be confused with something else.
Usage tips
- As an adjective, unverwechselbar takes ordinary adjective endings, as in eine unverwechselbare Stimme and ein unverwechselbares Gesicht.
Other meanings
- uniqueadjective
- distinctiveadjective
Opposites
- verwechselbarconfusableadjective
Related words
- Unverwechselbarkeitunmistakabilitynoun