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Unterfangen Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Unterfangen" is mainly used as noun meaning "undertaking", "venture" or "endeavor". It is also used as verb.
Essential properties of "Unterfangen"
Its most important properties are:
Properties as Noun
- Gender: neutral
- Singular: das Unterfangen
- Plural: die Unterfangen
Properties as Verb
- Infinitive: unterfangen
- Simple past: unterfing
- Participle: unterfangen
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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 "Unterfangen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "Risky or difficult undertaking"
"Unterfangen", when used with this meaning, acts as noun.
- Definition: "A risky or difficult undertaking or venture."
- Translation(s): undertaking, venture, endeavor, enterprise
- Synonym(s): Projekt, Vorhaben, Unternehmen
- Related word(s): Wagnis, Risiko
📝 Some usage examples:
- Das Unterfangen war von Anfang an zum Scheitern verurteilt.
- Sein Unterfangen, den Berg zu besteigen, war erfolgreich.
- Ein solches Unterfangen erfordert Mut und Entschlossenheit.
2.) "To undertake something risky or difficult"
"Unterfangen", when used with this meaning, acts as verb.
- Definition: "To undertake something, especially if it is risky or difficult."
- Translation(s): to undertake, to venture, to attempt, to embark on
- Synonym(s): wagen, versuchen
- Antonym(s): aufgeben, unterlassen
- Related word(s): unternehmen, probieren
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er hat es unterfangen, die Wahrheit herauszufinden.
- Sie unterfangen es, das alte Haus zu renovieren.
- Wir unterfangen uns, die Herausforderung anzunehmen.