underneath

ˌʌndərˈniːθ
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Translation of underneath into German,

Preposition

1.

position

in a lower position directly below something
  • The cat is hiding underneath the table.Die Katze versteckt sich unter dem Tisch.
2.

emotion

used to express hidden feelings or qualities
  • Underneath his calm exterior, he was very nervous.Unter seiner ruhigen Fassade war er sehr nervös.

Adverb

1.

position

on the underside or lower face
  • The label is stuck underneath.Das Etikett klebt unten fest.
2.

lower position

in a lower position or place
  • The cat hid underneath the table..Die Katze versteckte sich darunter.
3.

emotion

hidden feelings not shown in behavior
innerlich im Inneren
  • Underneath, he was very nervous about the speech.Innerlich war er sehr nervös wegen der Rede.

Adjective

position

situated directly below something else
  • The underneath layer was soaked with water..Die darunterliegende Schicht war durchnässt.

Noun

1.

position

the bottom part of something
  • The underneath of the table was dusty.Der Unterseite des Tisches war staubig.
2.

audio

TECH.
background sound during a program
TECH.
  • The news had a soft underneath playing.Die Nachrichten hatten ein leises Hintergrundgeräusch.
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Expressions with underneath: examples in English and translations in German

nerven
His constant humming gets underneath my skin.
leise
flüsternd
She whispered the answer underneath her breath.
versteckt
verborgen
The issue was kept underneath the carpet for years.

Synonyms and analogies of underneath in English

Examples of underneath in a sentence

  • The dog likes to sleep underneath the bed.
  • Underneath her smile, she felt a pang of sadness.
  • He was tough on the outside, but underneath he was kind-hearted.
  • The cat hid underneath.
  • The keys were underneath the pile of papers.
  • The keys were hidden underneath the couch.

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

unteradj./prep.

He kept his bicycle stored underneath the porch during the winter.

Er bewahrte sein Fahrrad den Winter über unter der Veranda auf.

darunteradv.

He carved the wood thin, revealing the intricate details underneath.

Er schnitzte das Holz fein, um die filigranen Details darunter freizulegen.

unterhalbprep.

The comment will appear underneath the review you have responded to.

Der Kommentar erscheint unterhalb des Beitrags, den Sie kommentiert haben.

untenadv.

Just underneath you can select the effects and vary their parameters.

Und unten können Sie die Effekte auswählen und ihre Parameter ändern.

darunterliegendadj.

It is a symptom but may signify a life-threatening condition underneath.

Es ist ein Anzeichen aber bedeutet möglicherweise eine lebensbedrohende Zustand darunterliegend.

unterlegtadj./adv.

Often a fine isometric construction of a real existing space is put underneath.

Oftmals ist eine feine isometrische Konstruktion eines real existierenden Raumes unterlegt.

dieUnterseitenf.

Wipe the rubber strips underneath the bouncer with a damp cloth.

Die Gummileisten auf der Unterseite der Babywippe mit einem feuchten Tuch abwischen.

derBodennm.

The denuded fields stretched endlessly, revealing the rich soil underneath.

Die kahlen Felder erstreckten sich endlos und enthüllten den reichen Boden darunter.

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underneath: Examples and translations in context

A trim of the grass revealed the flowers blooming underneath.

Nach dem Mähen kamen die darunter blühenden Blumen zum Vorschein.

Their fears are overblown, though a germ of truth remains underneath.

Ihre Ängste sind übertrieben, doch darunter steckt ein Fünkchen Wahrheit.

She found the flipped rock, revealing beautiful colors underneath.

Sie fand den umgedrehten Stein, der darunter wunderschöne Farben enthüllte.

Rain can pierce through a thin umbrella, soaking everything underneath.

Regen kann einen dünnen Schirm durchdringen und alles darunter durchnässen.

Before painting, he will jack the furniture to reach underneath.

Vor dem Streichen wird er die Möbel aufbocken, um darunter zu kommen.

Chipping away at the old brick revealed a solid structure underneath.

Beim Abtragen der alten Ziegel wurde darunter eine solide Struktur sichtbar.

Skimming off the foam, she revealed the clear broth underneath.

Sie schöpfte den Schaum ab und enthüllte darunter die klare Brühe.

He yanked off the sticker, revealing a shiny surface underneath.

Er riss den Aufkleber ab und enthüllte darunter eine glänzende Oberfläche.

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