undercurrent

ˈʌndərˌkɜrənt
undercurrent: current of water flowing below the surface
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Translation of undercurrent into German

Noun

1.

nature

current of water flowing below the surface
  • The swimmer was caught in a dangerous undercurrent.Der Schwimmer wurde von einer gefährlichen Unterströmung erfasst.
2.

emotion

hidden feeling or opinion influencing behavior
unterschwellige Spannung verborgene Strömung latente Emotion
  • There was an undercurrent of tension in the room.Es gab eine unterschwellige Spannung im Raum.
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Expressions with undercurrent: examples in English and translations in German

unterschwellige Kritik
latente Kritik
There was an undercurrent of criticism in his speech.
soziale Strömung
gesellschaftlicher Unterstrom
The social undercurrent shaped the community's response to the policy.

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  • undercurrent: current of water flowing below the surface
    (nature) Unterströmung

Synonyms and analogies of undercurrent in English

Examples of undercurrent in a sentence

  • The undercurrent pulled the boat off its course.
  • An undercurrent of resentment ran through the team.
  • She sensed an undercurrent of hostility in his words.

Translations of "undercurrent" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
dieUnterströmungnf.

The undercurrent caused even experienced sailors to be cautious near the shore.

Die Unterströmung veranlasste selbst erfahrene Segler, in Küstennähe vorsichtig zu sein.

Suddenly, a powerful undercurrent swept through, pulling the buoy farther away.

Plötzlich fegte eine starke Unterströmung hindurch und zog die Boje weiter weg.

Untertonnmf.

There was a blame undercurrent to the conversation that made me uncomfortable.

Es gab einen unangenehmen Unterton in dem Gespräch, der mich unbehaglich machte.

Even here, there is a restless undercurrent beneath the tranquil surface.

Aber selbst hier hört man einen ruhelosen Unterton unter der ruhigen Oberfläche.

derUnterstromnm.

The sentence necessarily carries an unstated undercurrent, a non-appearance.

In dem Satz schwingt notwendigerweise ein unausgesprochener Unterstrom mit, eine Nicht-Erscheinung.

This offshore wind causes an undercurrent that carries jellyfish, shells and rubbish to the coast.

Dieser ablandige Wind erzeugt einen Unterstrom, der unter anderem Quallen, Muscheln und Abfälle an die Küste transportiert.

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Other translations for undercurrent:

  • Tiefenströmungnf.
  • Grundströmungnf.

undercurrent: Examples and translations in context

He was caught off guard by the sudden undercurrent that changed the tide.

Er wurde von der plötzlichen Unterströmung überrascht, die die Gezeiten veränderte.

To practice safely, they had to analyze the undercurrent of the lake.

Um sicher zu üben, mussten sie die Unterströmung des Sees analysieren.

A hidden undercurrent ran through the water, shifting the sand beneath the surface.

Eine verborgene Unterströmung floss durchs Wasser und verschob den Sand unter der Oberfläche.

Swimmers were warned about the dangerous undercurrent in the deep part of the lake.

Schwimmer wurden vor der gefährlichen Unterströmung im tiefen Teil des Sees gewarnt.

They anchored their boat, keeping an eye on the mischievous undercurrent nearby.

Sie ankerten ihr Boot und behielten die spitzbübische Unterströmung in der Nähe im Auge.

While fishing, he realized an undercurrent could change his bait's position unexpectedly.

Beim Angeln bemerkte er, dass eine Unterströmung unerwartet die Position seines Köders ändern konnte.

Explorers had to consider the undercurrent as they navigated those deep waters.

Forscher mussten die Unterströmung in Betracht ziehen, während sie diese tiefen Gewässer erkundeten.

Children splashed joyfully, oblivious to the undercurrent lurking below them.

Kinder planschten fröhlich, ohne sich der unter ihnen lauernden Unterströmung bewusst zu sein.

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