entsperrt
The English word 'unlocked' is translated into German as entsperrt.
entsperrt is used to describe something that is not secured by a lock. In a modern technological context, it is the standard term for a device, such as a smartphone or tablet, that is no longer restricted by a passcode or biometric lock.
Meaning: not secured by a lock (adj)
Which one should you use?
While entsperrt is the general term, other words are used for specific contexts. Use Entsichert when specifically referring to unlocking a firearm or a safety mechanism. Use Freigegeben in formal or bureaucratic contexts to imply granting access or releasing restrictions. In informal speech, you might hear Auf used to indicate a door or window is unlocked.
How does it change in a sentence?
As an adjective, entsperrt follows standard German adjective declension based on the gender and case of the noun it modifies.
Did you know?
- The term entsperrt is used for SIM cards, but a phone that is compatible with any carrier is specifically called simlock-frei.
- The core of the word entsperrt is the noun Sperre, which refers to more than just a physical lock. It can describe a dam blocking a river, a legal ban, or even a mathematical restriction.
- In German, if you tell someone a door is auf, you might be saying it is simply unlocked, even if the door is still physically closed.
Examples in context
- Es ist entsperrt.It's unlocked.This sentence is useful for demonstrating how to state that something is entsperrt.Tatoeba #2190280 by Esperantostern, translation #2187242 by CK
- Der Polizist entsicherte seine Waffe vor dem Einsatz.The police officer unlocked his firearm before the operation.
- Bitte befolgen Sie die Anweisungen, bevor Sie die Sicherung entsichern.Please follow the instructions before unlocking the safety.
- Das Handy ist bereits entsperrt.The phone is already unlocked.
- Der Bildschirm ist noch entsperrt.The screen is still unlocked.
Example conversation
Lukas and Laura are looking at a tablet on the table.
- LukasIst das Tablet entsperrt?Is the tablet unlocked?
- LauraJa, es ist entsperrt.Yes, it is unlocked.
- LukasDanke, Laura.Thanks, Laura.
- LauraGerne, Lukas.You're welcome, Lukas.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
