NOUN
Unterdrückung/ˌʊntɐˈdʁʏkʊŋ/oppression; suppression; repression
Unterdrückung is a German noun that means oppression, suppression, or repression. It is pronounced /ˌʊntɐˈdʁʏkʊŋ/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Unterdrückungen".
Definitions
1.the exercise of authority or power in a burdensome, cruel, or unjust manner(social, political)
a.control or limitation of freedom, especially of groups or individuals
Die Unterdrückung der Meinungsfreiheit ist in vielen Ländern ein Problem.—The suppression of freedom of speech is a problem in many countries.
b.brutal or systematic domination by an individual or group
Viele Menschen litten unter der politischen Unterdrückung des Regimes.—Many people suffered under the political oppression of the regime.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Unterdrückung | die Unterdrückungen |
| Genitive | der Unterdrückung | der Unterdrückungen |
| Dative | der Unterdrückung | den Unterdrückungen |
| Accusative | die Unterdrückung | die Unterdrückungen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Unterdrückung" mean in English?
- "Unterdrückung" means oppression, suppression, or repression. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Unterdrückung"?
- "Unterdrückung" is pronounced /ˌʊntɐˈdʁʏkʊŋ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Unterdrückung" der, die, or das?
- "Unterdrückung" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Unterdrückung"?
- The plural of "Unterdrückung" is "Unterdrückungen".
- What part of speech is "Unterdrückung"?
- "Unterdrückung" is a noun in German.
