VERB
unterstreichen/ˌʊntɐˈʃtʁaɪ̯çn̩/to underline; to emphasize
unterstreichen is a German verb that means to underline or to emphasize. It is pronounced /ˌʊntɐˈʃtʁaɪ̯çn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "unterstrich" and the past participle is "unterstrichen".
Definitions
1.to mark a word or passage by drawing a line underneath(writing/marking)
a.to underline in a text
Bitte unterstreichen Sie die wichtigen Wörter im Text.—Please underline the important words in the text.
2.to emphasize or highlight something (an opinion, argument, etc.)(figurative/communication)
a.to stress or reinforce an idea
Seine Argumente unterstreichen die Bedeutung des Umweltschutzes.—His arguments emphasize the importance of environmental protection.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | unterstreichen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | unterstreiche |
| Present (du) | unterstreichst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | unterstreicht |
| Preterite (ich) | unterstrich |
| Participle II | unterstrichen |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | unterstriche |
| Imperative (singular) | unterstreich |
| Imperative (plural) | unterstreicht |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "unterstreichen" mean in English?
- "unterstreichen" means to underline or to emphasize. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "unterstreichen"?
- "unterstreichen" is pronounced /ˌʊntɐˈʃtʁaɪ̯çn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "unterstreichen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "unterstreichen" is "unterstrichen", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "unterstreichen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "unterstreichen" becomes "unterstrich" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "unterstreichen"?
- "unterstreichen" is a verb in German.
