underworld in German
underworld in German is Unterwelt, Reich des Todes, Schattenreich — underworld means the organized criminal side of society, especially those involved in serious or large-scale crime.
underworld in German
Unterwelt
(religion, or, mythology) The world of the dead, located underneath the world of the living; the afterlife.
Reich des Todes
(religion, or, mythology) The world of the dead, located underneath the world of the living; the afterlife.
Schattenreich
(religion, or, mythology) The world of the dead, located underneath the world of the living; the afterlife.
Unterwelt
That part of society that is engaged in crime or vice, and particularly those involved in organized crime.
Halbwelt
That part of society that is engaged in crime or vice, and particularly those involved in organized crime.
Verbrecherwelt
That part of society that is engaged in crime or vice, and particularly those involved in organized crime.
What does "underworld" mean?
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noun The organized criminal side of society, especially those involved in serious or large-scale crime.
"The detective had contacts deep in the city's underworld."
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noun In mythology, the world of the dead, imagined as existing beneath the world of the living.
"In Greek myth, Hades ruled over the underworld."
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underworld in a sentence
- The detective had contacts deep in the city's underworld.
- In Greek myth, Hades ruled over the underworld.
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What is "underworld" in German?
"underworld" in German is Unterwelt, Reich des Todes, Schattenreich. underworld means: The organized criminal side of society, especially those involved in serious or large-scale crime.
How do you use "underworld" in a sentence?
Example: "The detective had contacts deep in the city's underworld." In German, "underworld" is Unterwelt, Reich des Todes, Schattenreich.
Are there other ways to say "underworld" in German?
Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "underworld": Unterwelt, Reich des Todes, Schattenreich, Halbwelt, Verbrecherwelt.
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