unfassbar
Translation
incomprehensible, unbelievable, staggering, incredible
Examples
Das ist eine unfassbare Tragödie.
That is an unbelievable tragedy.
Seine Dummheit ist einfach unfassbar.
His stupidity is simply incomprehensible.
Sie hat eine unfassbare Stärke gezeigt.
She showed incredible strength.
Grammar Patterns
sth. is unfassbar (predicative) sth. is incomprehensible/unbelievable His stupidity is simply unfassbar.
an unfassbarer/e/es + Noun (attributive) an unbelievable ... That is an unfassbare tragedy.
Similar Words
Synonyms: unglaublich, unbegreiflich; Antonyms: fassbar, verständlich
Etymology
From 'un-' (not) + 'fassen' (to grasp) + '-bar' (-able). Literally means "not graspable".
Memory Tips
Imagine trying to physically 'fassen' (grasp) an abstract concept or a shocking event. It's impossible, hence 'unfassbar'.