unverkennbar

unmistakable

adjective UN-fer-ken-bar Rare

Also means

distinctive

Usage Note

Unverkennbar means something is so characteristic it cannot be mistaken for anything else. It is often used to praise or describe a distinctive personal or artistic style: ihr unverkennbarer Stil (her unmistakable style). Carries a positive or appreciative tone.

Examples

"Sein Humor ist unverkennbar britisch."

Natural Translation

His humour is unmistakably British.

Literal Translation

His humour is unmistakably British.

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