unterdrücken/ˌʊntɐˈdʁʏkn̩/to suppress; to oppress; to stifle
unterdrücken is a German verb that means to suppress, to oppress, or to stifle. It is pronounced /ˌʊntɐˈdʁʏkn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "unterdrückte" and the past participle is "unterdrückt".
Definitions
1.to subjugate or control a group or person, often harshly(politics, society)
a.to keep a group/individual powerless or restrict their rights
Die Regierung unterdrückte jegliche Form von Opposition.—The government suppressed any form of opposition.
2.to suppress or hold back emotions, thoughts, or reactions(feelings, impulses)
a.to consciously not show or act on something
Sie konnte ihr Lachen kaum unterdrücken.—She could hardly suppress her laughter.
3.to block or make something inaudible or invisible(sound, signal, information)
a.to reduce or prevent a signal/noise
Das Gerät unterdrückt störende Hintergrundgeräusche.—The device suppresses disturbing background noises.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | unterdrücken |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | unterdrücke |
| Present (du) | unterdrückst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | unterdrückt |
| Preterite (ich) | unterdrückte |
| Participle II | unterdrückt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | unterdrückte |
| Imperative (singular) | unterdrücke |
| Imperative (plural) | unterdrückt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "unterdrücken" mean in English?
- "unterdrücken" means to suppress, to oppress, or to stifle. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "unterdrücken"?
- "unterdrücken" is pronounced /ˌʊntɐˈdʁʏkn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "unterdrücken"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "unterdrücken" is "unterdrückt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "unterdrücken"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "unterdrücken" becomes "unterdrückte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "unterdrücken"?
- "unterdrücken" is a verb in German.
