Unübertroffen
Example: Seine unübertroffene Leistung beeindruckte alle Teilnehmer des Wettbewerbs.
Definition
"Unübertroffen" describes something that is unsurpassed or unmatched in quality, performance, or achievement, indicating that no one or nothing has exceeded its level. For example, in the phrase 'Seine unübertroffene Leistung beeindruckte alle Teilnehmer des Wettbewerbs,' it highlights an exceptional and unbeatable performance.
Etymology
The German word "unübertroffen" combines the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not,' with 'übertreffen,' which means 'to surpass or exceed.' The root 'treffen' means 'to hit or meet,' so 'übertreffen' literally means 'to exceed or outdo.' Thus, "unübertroffen" literally means 'not surpassed.' Did you know? This word reflects a straightforward German way of negating a verb to express an absolute superlative.
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"Unübertroffen" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (C2) - set 2", containing 91 commonly used words.
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