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underbelly in German

underbelly in German is Schattenseite, Unterseite, dunkle Seite — underbelly means the underside of an animal's body.

underbelly in German

Schattenseite
noun
(figuratively) The side which is not normally seen, normally a dark, immoral place.
Unterseite
noun
(figuratively) The side which is not normally seen, normally a dark, immoral place.
dunkle Seite
noun
(figuratively) The side which is not normally seen, normally a dark, immoral place.

What does "underbelly" mean?

  1. noun The underside of an animal's body.
    "The shark's underbelly is much paler than its back."
  2. noun The hidden, often unpleasant or corrupt side of something.
    "The novel exposes the criminal underbelly of the city."
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underbelly in a sentence

  • The shark's underbelly is much paler than its back.
  • The novel exposes the criminal underbelly of the city.

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What is "underbelly" in German?

"underbelly" in German is Schattenseite, Unterseite, dunkle Seite. underbelly means: The underside of an animal's body.

How do you use "underbelly" in a sentence?

Example: "The shark's underbelly is much paler than its back." In German, "underbelly" is Schattenseite, Unterseite, dunkle Seite.

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

Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "underbelly": Schattenseite, Unterseite, dunkle Seite.

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