Unterstreichen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Unterstreichen" is used as verb with the meaning of "underline", "highlight" or "emphasize".

Essential properties of "unterstreichen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: unterstreichen
  • Simple past: unterstrich
  • Participle: unterstrichen

See full conjugation of unterstreichen

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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 "unterstreichen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Underline to emphasize"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Bitte unterstreichen Sie die wichtigsten Wörter im Text.Please underline the most important words in the text.
  2. Der Lehrer hat die Fehler in meinem Aufsatz rot unterstrichen.The teacher underlined the mistakes in my essay in red.
  3. Sie unterstrich ihre Aussage mit einer Handbewegung.She emphasized her statement with a hand movement.

2.) "Emphasize, highlight importance"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Redner unterstrich die Bedeutung der Zusammenarbeit.The speaker emphasized the importance of cooperation.
  2. Ich möchte noch einmal unterstreichen, wie wichtig diese Entscheidung ist.I would like to stress once again how important this decision is.
  3. Seine Gesten unterstrichen die Dringlichkeit der Situation.His gestures underscored the urgency of the situation.
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