Unterstehen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Unterstehen" is used as verb with the meaning of "be subordinate to", "be under the command of" or "be subject to".

Essential properties of "unterstehen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: unterstehen
  • Simple past: unterstand
  • Participle: unterstanden

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "unterstehen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Be under authority or supervision"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Abteilung untersteht direkt dem Geschäftsführer.The department is directly subordinate to the CEO.
  2. Er untersteht dem Befehl des Generals.He is under the general's command.
  3. Die Schule untersteht dem Bildungsministerium.The school is subject to the Ministry of Education.

2.) "Seek shelter from weather"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Wir unterstehen uns vor dem Regen unter dem Baum.We take shelter from the rain under the tree.
  2. Die Wanderer unterstehen sich in der Hütte.The hikers take shelter in the hut.
  3. Bei Gewitter unterstehen wir uns in der Scheune.During a thunderstorm, we take shelter in the barn.
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