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prostrate in German

prostrate in German is niedergestreckt, erniedrigen, niederwerfen — prostrate means lying flat on the ground, typically face down.

prostrate in German

niedergestreckt
adj
Lying flat, face-down.
erniedrigen
verb
(also, figurative) To throw oneself down in submission.
niederwerfen
verb
(also, figurative) To throw oneself down in submission.

What does "prostrate" mean?

  1. adj Lying flat on the ground, typically face down.
    "The monks lay prostrate before the altar."
  2. adj Overwhelmed emotionally or physically; utterly exhausted or defeated.
    "She was left prostrate with grief after the funeral."
  3. verb To throw oneself face down, especially in submission or worship.
    "Pilgrims prostrate themselves before the shrine."

prostrate in a sentence

  • The monks lay prostrate before the altar.
  • He found her prostrate on the kitchen floor after the fall.
  • She was left prostrate with grief after the funeral.
  • Pilgrims prostrate themselves before the shrine.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "prostrate" in German?

"prostrate" in German is niedergestreckt, erniedrigen, niederwerfen. prostrate means: Lying flat on the ground, typically face down.

How do you use "prostrate" in a sentence?

Example: "The monks lay prostrate before the altar." In German, "prostrate" is niedergestreckt, erniedrigen, niederwerfen.

Are there other ways to say "prostrate" in German?

Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "prostrate": niedergestreckt, erniedrigen, niederwerfen.

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