unerkannt
Translation
unrecognized, undetected, incognito
Examples
Der Spion blieb unerkannt.
The spy remained undetected.
Sein Talent blieb lange unerkannt.
His talent remained unrecognized for a long time.
Grammar Patterns
unerkannt bleiben to remain unrecognized/undetected The spy remained undetected.
Similar Words
Synonyms: unentdeckt, unbemerkt; Antonyms: erkannt, entdeckt, bekannt
Etymology
From un- ('not') + erkannt (past participle of erkennen, 'to recognize'). Literally means 'unrecognized'.
Memory Tips
Think of a celebrity wearing sunglasses to remain 'unerkannt' (unrecognized) in a crowd.