Unterschätzen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Unterschätzen" is used as verb with the meaning of "underestimate" or "undervalue".

Essential properties of "unterschätzen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: unterschätzen
Simple past: unterschätzte
Participle: unterschätzt

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regulartransitive

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 "unterschätzen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Underestimate value or capacity"

Definition: "To incorrectly evaluate the value or capacity of something or someone."
Translation(s): underestimate, undervalue
Synonym(s): unterbewerten, gering schätzen
Antonym(s): überschätzen, überbewerten
Related word(s): Unterschätzung, unterschätzbar

📝 Some usage examples:

Man sollte die Fähigkeiten eines Kindes nicht unterschätzen.One should not underestimate a child's abilities.
Es ist gefährlich, die Risiken einer Krankheit zu unterschätzen.It is dangerous to underestimate the risks of an illness.
Viele unterschätzen die Bedeutung von regelmäßigem Training.Many underestimate the importance of regular training.

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