ungeöffneter

Ungeöffnet is a German adjective meaning not opened, describing objects in their original, untouched state. The attributive masculine singular form is ungeöffneter, as in ein ungeöffneter Brief or ein ungeöffneter Behälter. The corresponding forms for other genders and numbers are ungeöffnetes (neuter) and ungeöffnete (feminine/plural). While ungeöffneter can be used for nouns in attributive position, the noun form der Ungeöffnete is rare and typically replaced by a full noun phrase such as der ungeöffnete Brief.

Usage and contexts vary by field. In commerce and logistics, ungeöffnet indicates that packaging or contents have not been accessed since production or labeling, e.g., eine ungeöffnete Packung, ein ungeöffneter Umschlag. In consumer descriptions, it signals product integrity and safety, particularly for food, beverages, or medicines. In legal or warranty discussions, items are often expected to be delivered in ungeöffnetem Zustand, to preserve guarantees and eligibility for returns. The term can also appear in everyday language to emphasize that something remains sealed or untouched.

Etymology and grammar: ungeöffnet is formed from the prefix un- plus geöffnet (the past participle of öffnen, “to open”). The attributive form ungeöffneter follows standard German adjective inflection: masculine singular with indefinite article, e.g., ein ungeöffneter Gegenstand; similar inflections exist for other genders and numbers.

Related terms include geöffnet (opened) and versiegelt (sealed). See also phrases describing packaging integrity, such as ungeöffnet verpackt or versiegelt.