Unterwerfen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Unterwerfen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to subject", "to subdue" or "to conquer".

Essential properties of "unterwerfen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: unterwerfen
Simple past: unterwarf
Participle: unterworfen

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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 "unterwerfen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To subject or subdue"

Definition: "To subject someone or something to control or authority."
Translation(s): to subject, to subdue, to conquer, to subjugate
Synonym(s): beugen, bezwingen, unterjochen
Antonym(s): befreien, emanzipieren
Related word(s): Unterwerfung, unterworfen

📝 Some usage examples:

Der König wollte alle Stämme unterwerfen.The king wanted to subdue all tribes.
Sie mussten sich den neuen Regeln unterwerfen.They had to submit to the new rules.
Er versuchte, seine Gegner zu unterwerfen.He tried to subdue his opponents.

2.) "To submit oneself"

Definition: "To voluntarily submit oneself to an authority or rule."
Translation(s): to submit, to yield, to comply
Synonym(s): sich beugen, sich fügen
Antonym(s): sich widersetzen, rebellieren
Related word(s): Unterwerfung, unterworfen

📝 Some usage examples:

Er musste sich den Umständen unterwerfen.He had to submit to the circumstances.
Sie entschied sich, sich den Vorschriften zu unterwerfen.She decided to submit to the regulations.
Die Mannschaft wollte sich nicht unterwerfen.The team did not want to submit.

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