underground in German
underground in German is Untergrund, unterirdisch, geheim — underground means located beneath the surface of the ground.
underground in German
Untergrund
(not comparable) Below the ground; below the surface of the Earth.
unterirdisch
(not comparable) Below the ground; below the surface of the Earth.
Untergrund
(figurative) Hidden, furtive, secretive.
geheim
(figurative) Hidden, furtive, secretive.
heimlich
(figurative) Hidden, furtive, secretive.
Untergrund
(of, _, music, art, _, etc.) Outside the mainstream, especially unofficial and hidden from the authorities.
unterirdisch
Below the ground.
unter der Erde
Below the ground.
Untergrundorganisation
(with, _, definite article) A movement or organisation of people who resist political convention.
Underground
(with, _, definite article) A movement or organisation of people who resist artistic convention.
Untergrundorganisation
(with, _, definite article) A movement or organisation of people who resist artistic convention.
What does "underground" mean?
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adjective Located beneath the surface of the ground.
"The city has an extensive underground parking system."
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adjective Hidden from public view or authority; secretive.
"The rebels ran an underground network to smuggle supplies."
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adjective Relating to art, music, or culture outside the mainstream.
"She got her start in the underground music scene."
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noun A subway or train system running below street level, especially in London.
"We took the Underground to get to the museum."
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underground in a sentence
- The city has an extensive underground parking system.
- Water from the underground spring has been supplying the village for centuries.
- The rebels ran an underground network to smuggle supplies.
- Writers in the country had to publish their work through an underground press.
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What is "underground" in German?
"underground" in German is Untergrund, unterirdisch, geheim. underground means: Located beneath the surface of the ground.
How do you use "underground" in a sentence?
Example: "The city has an extensive underground parking system." In German, "underground" is Untergrund, unterirdisch, geheim.
Are there other ways to say "underground" in German?
Yes — German has 7 translations listed for "underground": Untergrund, unterirdisch, geheim, heimlich, unter der Erde, Untergrundorganisation.
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