adjectiveadjective
unbehelligt
undisturbed · unmolested
The German word "unbehelligt" is an adjective meaning "undisturbed", "unmolested", or "untroubled".
- The root is "behelligen", which means "to bother" or "to disturb".
- The prefix "un-" negates the meaning, so "unbehelligt" literally means "not bothered" or "not disturbed".
Similar words:
- "ungestört" (undisturbed)
- "ruhig" (quiet, calm)
- "friedlich" (peaceful)
Difference:
- "unbehelligt" often implies being free from any external interference or trouble.
- "ungestört" has a broader use in meaning free from disturbance, especially interruptions.
- "ruhig" and "friedlich" emphasize calmness and peace rather than just the absence of disturbance.
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Examples
Der Vogel flog unbehelligt davon.adjective
The bird flew away undisturbed.
Die Touristen konnten die Stadt unbehelligt besichtigen.adjective
The tourists were able to visit the city unmolested.
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