Unendlichkeit
feminine
Infinity in German is Unendlichkeit.
Unendlichkeit is a feminine noun used to express the concept of endlessness, unlimitedness or the absence of an end or limit.
Meaning: endlessness, unlimitedness, absence of end or limit (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word is composed of the prefix un- (un-), the root endlich (finite/end) and the suffix -keit (which turns an adjective into an abstract noun).
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective form of the noun Unendlichkeit is unendlich. When using the genitive singular case to say "of infinity", use der Unendlichkeit. The gender article for Unendlichkeit is die.
Did you know?
- The word endlich can mean 'finite' in a mathematical sense, but in daily conversation, it often means 'finally' or 'at last'.
- In German poetry and Romanticism, Unendlichkeit is often paired with Sehnsucht, a specific type of longing for an unattainable or infinite ideal that has no direct English equivalent.
- Philosophers like Georg Cantor, who revolutionized the mathematical study of infinity, wrote his groundbreaking work in German, cementing Unendlichkeit as a key term in modern set theory.
Examples in context
- Christopher Columbus unendliche Errungenschaften sind eine Bedrohung für Google, da sie dort nicht wissen, wie man Unendlichkeit in ein Verzeichnis aufnimmt, wenn jemand nach „Christopher Columbus“ sucht.Christopher Columbus's infinite accomplishments are a threat to Google, who do not know how to index infinity when someone searches for "Christopher Columbus".Tatoeba #1933530 by Ennocb, translation #536623 by FeuDRenais
- Es ist wie Unendlichkeit, eine endlose Schönheit.It's like infinity, an endless beauty.
- Ja, es gab endlos Musik und Tanz.Yes, there was endless music and dancing.
- Die Unendlichkeit des Weltraums ist faszinierend.The infinity of space is fascinating.
Example conversation
Lukas and Hannah are looking at the starry sky at night.
- LukasSchau dir diese Sterne an, Hannah.Look at these stars, Hannah.
- HannahEs ist, als ob die Unendlichkeit direkt über uns liegt.It is as if infinity lies directly above us.
- LukasDas ist wirklich ein überwältigender Anblick.That is truly an overwhelming sight.
- HannahIch finde es wunderschön.I find it beautiful.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “infinity” translations and entries Unendlichkeit, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
