adjective
unbelegt
unoccupied
Nicht besetzt oder nicht verwendet; frei.
Definition & meaning
The German word unbelegt has two primary meanings depending on the context:
- Unproven or unsubstantiated: In academic, journalistic, or general contexts, it refers to a claim, statement, or theory that lacks evidence, documentation, or proof. It describes something that has not been backed up by facts.
- Unoccupied or vacant: In the context of rooms, seats, or beds, it means that a space is not currently being used or reserved by anyone.
- Uncovered or bare: In a culinary or physical context, it can refer to something that is not topped with anything. For example, a slice of bread without cheese or meat (ein belegtes Brot) is considered unbelegt.
Grammar & Word origin
- Grammar: It is an adjective that can be used attributively (e.g., eine unbelegte Behauptung) or predicatively (e.g., das Zimmer ist unbelegt).
- Word origin: The word is formed by the prefix un- (meaning "not") and the past participle of the verb belegen (to cover, to prove, or to occupy). The root legen is related to the English "to lay."
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms:
- For the meaning "unproven": beweislos , ungestützt , nicht nachgewiesen .
- For the meaning "unoccupied": frei , leer , unbesetzt .
Antonyms:
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Examples
Der Stuhl neben mir ist unbelegt.adjective
The chair next to me is unoccupied.
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