unfathomable in German

unfathomable in German is abgrundtief, unergründlich, unermesslich — unfathomable means so deep that it cannot be measured.

unfathomable in German

abgrundtief

adj

Especially of depth: physically incapable of being measured; immeasurable.

unergründlich

adj

Especially of depth: physically incapable of being measured; immeasurable.

unermesslich

adj

Especially of depth: physically incapable of being measured; immeasurable.

unergründlich

adj

(figurative) Impossible to grasp the extent of, or to fully know or understand.

unermesslich

adj

(figurative) Impossible to grasp the extent of, or to fully know or understand.

unfassbar

adj

(figurative) Impossible to grasp the extent of, or to fully know or understand.

unvorstellbar

adj

(figurative) Impossible to grasp the extent of, or to fully know or understand.

What does "unfathomable" mean?

adj So deep that it cannot be measured.
"The submarine descended into the unfathomable darkness of the trench."
adj Impossible to fully understand or grasp.
"Her grief after the loss was unfathomable to those who hadn't experienced it."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

unfathomable in a sentence

The submarine descended into the unfathomable darkness of the trench.
Her grief after the loss was unfathomable to those who hadn't experienced it.
The scale of the universe is almost unfathomable.

Common German translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "unfathomable" in German?

"unfathomable" in German is abgrundtief, unergründlich, unermesslich. unfathomable means: So deep that it cannot be measured.

How do you use "unfathomable" in a sentence?

Example: "The submarine descended into the unfathomable darkness of the trench." In German, "unfathomable" is abgrundtief, unergründlich, unermesslich.

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

Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "unfathomable": abgrundtief, unergründlich, unermesslich, unfassbar, unvorstellbar.

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