ungeöffnet

Ungeöffnet is a German adjective meaning unopened. It is formed from the verb öffnen with the prefix un-, and describes a container, package, or item that has not been opened since it was manufactured or sealed. The term is most commonly seen on packaging and labels to indicate that the contents remain in their original, sealed condition.

It is widely used for food and beverages, medicines, cosmetics, and other sealed goods. A product labeled ungeöffnet implies that the seal, cap, or tamper-evident features are intact and that the item has not been accessed or used. In supply chains and retail, this status supports quality control and authenticity checks, as well as eligibility for certain warranties or returns.

For consumers, the unopened state often affects shelf life and storage requirements. Many products have different handling instructions once opened; the unopened period is typically associated with the item’s best-before date or use-by date. In legal and consumer contexts, confirming that an item is ungeöffnet can be relevant for guarantees, returns, or insurance claims.

Linguistically, ungeöffnet is used as an attributive adjective (for example, ungeöffnetes Glas) and appears on labels, catalogs, and product descriptions in German-speaking regions. The direct English equivalent is unopened.