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underground in German

underground in German is Untergrund, unterirdisch, geheim — underground means located beneath the surface of the ground.

underground in German

Untergrund
adj
(not comparable) Below the ground; below the surface of the Earth.
unterirdisch
adj
(not comparable) Below the ground; below the surface of the Earth.
Untergrund
adj
(figurative) Hidden, furtive, secretive.
geheim
adj
(figurative) Hidden, furtive, secretive.
heimlich
adj
(figurative) Hidden, furtive, secretive.
Untergrund
adj
(of, _, music, art, _, etc.) Outside the mainstream, especially unofficial and hidden from the authorities.
unterirdisch
adv
Below the ground.
unter der Erde
adv
Below the ground.
Untergrundorganisation
noun
(with, _, definite article) A movement or organisation of people who resist political convention.
Underground
noun
(with, _, definite article) A movement or organisation of people who resist artistic convention.
Untergrundorganisation
noun
(with, _, definite article) A movement or organisation of people who resist artistic convention.

What does "underground" mean?

  1. adjective Located beneath the surface of the ground.
    "The city has an extensive underground parking system."
  2. adjective Hidden from public view or authority; secretive.
    "The rebels ran an underground network to smuggle supplies."
  3. adjective Relating to art, music, or culture outside the mainstream.
    "She got her start in the underground music scene."
  4. noun A subway or train system running below street level, especially in London.
    "We took the Underground to get to the museum."

underground in a sentence

  • The city has an extensive underground parking system.
  • The rebels ran an underground network to smuggle supplies.
  • She got her start in the underground music scene.
  • We took the Underground to get to the museum.

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Frequently asked questions

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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