Unentfernbar

Unentfernbar is a German adjective meaning not removable or indelible; something that cannot be removed by cleaning, erasure, or processing, or that remains permanently. It is commonly used for stains, marks, or coatings, as well as for metaphorical imprints that resist elimination.

Etymology: The word is formed from entfernen (to remove) with the prefix un- and the suffix -bar, which marks capability. The result describes something that cannot be removed. The construction follows other -bar adjectives such as sichtbar (visible) or lieferbar (deliverable).

Usage: In everyday language, unentfernbar describes stains or marks that do not come out with ordinary cleaning. It can also be used metaphorically for traces, memories, or reputations that persist. In technical or industrial contexts, the term denotes dyes, coatings, or surfaces that resist removal by conventional methods.

Related forms and nuances: The noun Unentfernbarkeit denotes the property of being not removable. Example: Die Unentfernbarkeit von Flecken describes a permanent stain. The term emphasizes permanent permanence and is often stronger than simply sehend or dauerhaft.

See also: indelible, permanent. In German, terms such as dauerhaft or dauerhaft haftende Spuren convey similar ideas in related contexts, though with slightly different emphasis.