unbeschrieben
The English phrase 'blank' can be translated into German as unbeschrieben. If unsure, use unbeschrieben. Wiktionary also lists unausgefüllt.
Meaning: free from writing, printing or marks (adj)
Ways to say it
| German |
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| unbeschrieben |
| unausgefüllt |
The term unbeschrieben is used to describe something that is blank because it has not been written on or filled in. For an unprinted surface or a sheet of paper, you may also use unbedruckt. Additionally, the idiom ein unbeschriebenes Blatt is used to describe a person with no prior reputation or a fresh start, meaning a 'blank slate'.
Which one should you use?
Choose your word based on what is being left blank. Use unbeschrieben when referring to a surface or a concept that has no writing or marks on it, such as a blank page or a blank slate. Use unausgefüllt specifically for documents, forms or fields that have not been filled out with information.
Related words
Did you know?
- In German, the verb beschreiben can mean both 'to write on' and 'to describe'. This means unbeschrieben can literally mean 'unwritten' or 'undescribed'.
- When referring to a 'blank' in a fill-in-the-gap exercise, Germans often use the word Lücke, which literally translates to 'gap' or 'hole'.
- In a legal or formal context, an unausgefülltes document might be called a Blanko-Formular, using a loanword from the French 'blanc'.
Examples in context
- Die Seite ist leer.The page is blank.
- Das Formular ist unbeschrieben.The form is blank.
- Das Papier ist unbedruckt.The paper is blank.
- Leere Felder machen mich nervös.Blank spaces make me nervous.
- Bitte fülle die Leerfelder aus.Please fill in the blank fields.
- Das Blatt Papier ist noch unbeschrieben.The sheet of paper is still blank.
- Ich brauche ein unbeschriebenes Notizbuch.I need a blank notebook.
- Die Tafel blieb den ganzen Tag unbeschrieben.The chalkboard remained blank all day.
Example conversation
Lukas and Julia are preparing for an art class.
- LukasHast du ein unbeschriebenes Blatt für mich?Do you have a blank sheet for me?
- JuliaJa, hier ist ein weißes Blatt, Lukas.Yes, here is a white sheet, Lukas.
- LukasDanke, Julia. Es ist perfekt.Thanks, Julia. It is perfect.
- JuliaViel Spaß beim Zeichnen!Have fun drawing!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “blank” translations and entries unbeschrieben, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
