unbehandelt
Translation
untreated, unprocessed, raw
Examples
Das Holz ist noch unbehandelt.
The wood is still untreated.
Eine unbehandelte Wunde kann sich entzünden.
An untreated wound can become infected.
Er isst am liebsten unbehandeltes Gemüse.
He prefers to eat unprocessed vegetables.
Grammar Patterns
(predicative) ... is unbehandelt ... is untreated The wood is unbehandelt.
(attributive) unbehandelt + Noun untreated ... An unbehandelte wound can be dangerous.
Similar Words
Synonyms: roh (raw), naturbelassen (natural); Antonyms: behandelt (treated), verarbeitet (processed)
Etymology
Composed of un- (not) and behandelt (treated). The verb behandeln means 'to handle' or 'to treat'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'un-' (not) + 'behandelt' (handled/treated). It applies to materials, food, and medical issues.