VERB
unterwerfen/ˌʊntɐˈvɛʁfn̩/to subjugate; to subject; to subordinate
unterwerfen is a German verb that means to subjugate, to subject, or to subordinate. It is pronounced /ˌʊntɐˈvɛʁfn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "unterwarf" and the past participle is "unterworfen".
Definitions
1.to bring under control or domination (often with force)(military/history)
a.to conquer or subdue a people, country, etc.
Das römische Reich unterwarf viele Völker.—The Roman Empire subjugated many peoples.
2.to make subject to a rule, regulation, or condition(bureaucratic/abstract)
a.to make someone/something submit to regulations or laws
Er musste sich den neuen Regeln unterwerfen.—He had to submit to the new rules.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | unterwerfen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | unterwerfe |
| Present (du) | unterwirfst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | unterwirft |
| Preterite (ich) | unterwarf |
| Participle II | unterworfen |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | unterwürfe |
| Imperative (singular) | unterwirf |
| Imperative (plural) | unterwerft |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "unterwerfen" mean in English?
- "unterwerfen" means to subjugate, to subject, or to subordinate. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "unterwerfen"?
- "unterwerfen" is pronounced /ˌʊntɐˈvɛʁfn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "unterwerfen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "unterwerfen" is "unterworfen", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "unterwerfen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "unterwerfen" becomes "unterwarf" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "unterwerfen"?
- "unterwerfen" is a verb in German.
