Untermalen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Untermalen" is used as verb with the meaning of "underscore", "accompany" or "provide background music".

Essential properties of "untermalen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: untermalen
  • Simple past: untermalte
  • Participle: untermalt

See full conjugation of untermalen

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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 "untermalen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Accompany with music or effects to enhance atmosphere"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Erzähler untermalt seine Geschichte mit leiser Musik.The narrator underscores his story with soft music.
  2. Die Präsentation wurde mit passenden Bildern untermalt.The presentation was accompanied by suitable images.
  3. Der Film wurde durch dramatische Musik untermalt.The film was underscored by dramatic music.

2.) "Paint or color to highlight specific details"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Künstler untermalt die Skizze mit Aquarellfarben.The artist underpaints the sketch with watercolors.
  2. Sie untermalt die Konturen mit dunkler Tinte.She colors in the contours with dark ink.
  3. Die Zeichnung wurde mit Pastellkreiden untermalt.The drawing was colored in with pastels.
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