unschätzbar
Translation
invaluable, priceless, inestimable
Examples
Sein Beitrag war von unschätzbarem Wert.
His contribution was of inestimable value.
Sie leistete eine unschätzbare Hilfe.
She provided invaluable help.
Grammar Patterns
((as an adjective)) invaluable, priceless His contribution was of inestimable value.
Similar Words
Synonyms: unbezahlbar (priceless), kostbar (precious), wertvoll (valuable); Antonyms: wertlos (worthless)
Etymology
From the prefix un- (not) + schätzen (to estimate, value) + the suffix -bar (able). Literally 'not-value-able'.
Memory Tips
Think of something so precious you can't put a price on it. It's 'un-schätz-bar' – unable to be estimated.