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subdued in German

subdued in German is bedrückt, besiegt, gedämpft — subdued means quieter or more restrained than usual, especially in mood.

subdued in German

bedrückt
adj
Conquered; overpowered; crushed; submissive.
besiegt
adj
Conquered; overpowered; crushed; submissive.
gedämpft
adj
Conquered; overpowered; crushed; submissive.
gehorsam
adj
Conquered; overpowered; crushed; submissive.
kleinlaut
adj
Conquered; overpowered; crushed; submissive.
matt
adj
Conquered; overpowered; crushed; submissive.
dezent
adj
Not glaring in color; soft and light in tone.
gedeckt
adj
Not glaring in color; soft and light in tone.
leise
adj
Not glaring in color; soft and light in tone.
matt
adj
Not glaring in color; soft and light in tone.
mild
adj
Not glaring in color; soft and light in tone.
sanft
adj
Not glaring in color; soft and light in tone.

What does "subdued" mean?

  1. adj Quieter or more restrained than usual, especially in mood.
    "The mood at the office was subdued after the layoffs were announced."
  2. adj Soft and muted rather than bright, describing color or light.
    "The restaurant had subdued lighting that made it feel intimate."

subdued in a sentence

  • The mood at the office was subdued after the layoffs were announced.
  • The restaurant had subdued lighting that made it feel intimate.

Common German translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "subdued" in German?

"subdued" in German is bedrückt, besiegt, gedämpft. subdued means: Quieter or more restrained than usual, especially in mood.

How do you use "subdued" in a sentence?

Example: "The mood at the office was subdued after the layoffs were announced." In German, "subdued" is bedrückt, besiegt, gedämpft.

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

Yes — German has 11 translations listed for "subdued": bedrückt, besiegt, gedämpft, gehorsam, kleinlaut, matt.

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