unschädlich
Translation
harmless, innocuous, non-toxic
Examples
Das Insekt ist völlig unschädlich.
The insect is completely harmless.
Wir müssen den Virus unschädlich machen.
We have to render the virus harmless.
Grammar Patterns
predicative: ((to be)) unschädlich to be harmless The substance is harmless.
attributive: an unschädliche Substanz a harmless substance
((sb./sth.)) unschädlich machen to render (sb./sth.) harmless We must render the enemy harmless.
Similar Words
Synonyms: harmlos, ungefährlich; Antonyms: schädlich, gefährlich
Etymology
From the prefix 'un-' (not) + 'schädlich' (harmful). Literally means 'not harmful'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'un-' (not) + 'schädlich' (harmful). It's the direct opposite of 'schädlich', meaning 'un-harmful'.