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unspeakable in German

unspeakable in German is unsäglich — unspeakable means so terrible or shocking that it is hard to put into words.

unspeakable in German

unsäglich
adj
Incapable of being spoken or uttered

What does "unspeakable" mean?

  1. adj So terrible or shocking that it is hard to put into words.
    "The disaster caused unspeakable suffering for the survivors."
  2. adj Not permitted or fit to be said, especially due to taboo.
    "The word was considered unspeakable in polite company."
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unspeakable in a sentence

  • The disaster caused unspeakable suffering for the survivors.
  • They witnessed unspeakable cruelty during the war.
  • The word was considered unspeakable in polite company.

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What is "unspeakable" in German?

"unspeakable" in German is unsäglich. unspeakable means: So terrible or shocking that it is hard to put into words.

How do you use "unspeakable" in a sentence?

Example: "The disaster caused unspeakable suffering for the survivors." In German, "unspeakable" is unsäglich.

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