Unterstellen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Unterstellen" is used as verb with the meaning of "put under", "place under" or "shelter".

Essential properties of "unterstellen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: unterstellen
  • Simple past: unterstellte
  • Participle: unterstellt

See full conjugation of unterstellen

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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 "unterstellen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Place something underneath for protection or support"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er unterstellte den Blumentopf unter das Regal.He placed the flowerpot under the shelf.
  2. Wir müssen das Auto unterstellen, bevor es zu regnen beginnt.We need to put the car under cover before it starts to rain.
  3. Sie unterstellte ihre Füße auf einen kleinen Hocker.She placed her feet on a small stool.

2.) "Accuse someone of something without proof"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Du kannst mir nicht einfach unterstellen, dass ich lüge!You can't just accuse me of lying!
  2. Der Politiker unterstellte seinem Gegner Korruption.The politician accused his opponent of corruption.
  3. Es ist unfair, ihr böse Absichten zu unterstellen.It's unfair to impute bad intentions to her.

3.) "Subordinate to someone's command or authority"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die neue Abteilung wird direkt dem Vorstand unterstellt.The new department will be directly subordinate to the board.
  2. Er wurde dem Hauptquartier in Berlin unterstellt.He was assigned to the headquarters in Berlin.
  3. Die Polizei ist dem Innenministerium unterstellt.The police are subordinate to the Ministry of Interior.
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