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
Composed of un- ('not') + erkannt ('recognized', past participle of 'erkennen'). So, it means 'not recognized'.
Memory Tips
Picture an 'un-recognized' artist whose talent is 'unerkannt'. It's the state of not being 'erkannt' (recognized).