unaufhaltsam
unstoppable
Etwas, das man nicht stoppen oder bremsen kann. Es geht immer weiter, egal was man dagegen tut.
The German word "unaufhaltsam" is an adjective that means "unstoppable" or "unpreventable." It is composed of the prefix "un-" (meaning "not") and the adjective "aufhaltsam," which derives from "aufhalten," meaning "to stop" or "to hold back."
Similar words in German include "unüberwindlich" (insurmountable) and "unerbittlich" (unyielding).
The difference between these words lies primarily in their nuances: while "unaufhaltsam" emphasizes the inability to stop a process or action, "unüberwindlich" focuses on something that cannot be overcome or surpassed. "Unerbittlich" denotes a relentless quality that can apply to people or situations that are harsh or unyielding.
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Examples
Die Zeit ist unaufhaltsam.adjective
Time is unstoppable.
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