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impervious in German

impervious in German is gleichgültig, unempfindlich, undurchlässig — impervious means not affected or bothered by something, such as criticism or emotion.

impervious in German

gleichgültig
adj
Unaffected or unable to be affected by something.
unempfindlich
adj
Unaffected or unable to be affected by something.
undurchlässig
adj
Preventive of any penetration; impenetrable, impermeable, particularly of water.
undurchdringbar
adj
Immune to damage or effect.
undurchdringlich
adj
Immune to damage or effect.

What does "impervious" mean?

  1. adj Not affected or bothered by something, such as criticism or emotion.
    "He seemed impervious to the harsh reviews of his book."
  2. adj Not allowing anything, especially liquid, to pass through.
    "The coating makes the fabric impervious to rain."
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impervious in a sentence

  • He seemed impervious to the harsh reviews of his book.
  • She stayed impervious to their taunts and kept working.
  • The coating makes the fabric impervious to rain.

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What is "impervious" in German?

"impervious" in German is gleichgültig, unempfindlich, undurchlässig. impervious means: Not affected or bothered by something, such as criticism or emotion.

How do you use "impervious" in a sentence?

Example: "He seemed impervious to the harsh reviews of his book." In German, "impervious" is gleichgültig, unempfindlich, undurchlässig.

Are there other ways to say "impervious" in German?

Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "impervious": gleichgültig, unempfindlich, undurchlässig, undurchdringbar, undurchdringlich.

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