NOUN
Untergrund/ˈʊntɐˌɡʁʊnt/underground; subsoil; underworld
Untergrund is a German noun that means underground, subsoil, or underworld. It is pronounced /ˈʊntɐˌɡʁʊnt/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Untergründe".
Definitions
1.layer of earth, soil, or material beneath the surface(location/geology)
a.ground or soil beneath the visible surface
Der Untergrund besteht hier aus festem Gestein.—The subsoil here consists of solid rock.
2.milieu or circle operating in secrecy or illegality(figurative/society)
a.secret or illegal organization, often in opposition to authority
Die Widerstandsgruppe agierte im Untergrund.—The resistance group operated underground.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Untergrund | die Untergründe |
| Genitive | des Untergrundes | der Untergründe |
| Dative | dem Untergrund | den Untergründen |
| Accusative | den Untergrund | die Untergründe |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Untergrund" mean in English?
- "Untergrund" means underground, subsoil, or underworld. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Untergrund"?
- "Untergrund" is pronounced /ˈʊntɐˌɡʁʊnt/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Untergrund" der, die, or das?
- "Untergrund" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Untergrund"?
- The plural of "Untergrund" is "Untergründe".
- What part of speech is "Untergrund"?
- "Untergrund" is a noun in German.
