prostrate in German
prostrate in German is niedergestreckt, erniedrigen, niederwerfen — prostrate means lying flat on the ground, typically face down.
prostrate in German
niedergestreckt
Lying flat, face-down.
erniedrigen
(also, figurative) To throw oneself down in submission.
niederwerfen
(also, figurative) To throw oneself down in submission.
What does "prostrate" mean?
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adj Lying flat on the ground, typically face down.
"The monks lay prostrate before the altar."
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adj Overwhelmed emotionally or physically; utterly exhausted or defeated.
"She was left prostrate with grief after the funeral."
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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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