unberührten

Unberührten is a German adjective meaning untouched, pristine, or unspoiled. It is derived from the verb berühren, meaning to touch, with the prefix un- negating the action. Therefore, unberührten literally translates to "untouched."

This adjective is often used to describe natural landscapes, such as forests, mountains, or bodies of water, that have not been significantly altered or impacted by human activity. For example, one might speak of "unberührten Wäldern" (untouched forests) or "unberührten Stränden" (unspoiled beaches). The term conveys a sense of natural beauty and purity, suggesting a state of being free from human intervention or damage.

Beyond natural contexts, unberührten can also describe other things that have not been touched or disturbed. This could include objects, ideas, or even emotions. For instance, a manuscript might be described as "unberührt" if it has not been edited or altered. Similarly, a person's feelings might be described as "unberührt" if they have not been affected by a particular event. The core meaning remains consistent: a state of being in its original, unaltered condition.