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unterfüttern — meaning in English

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English meaning

undergird verb To strengthen, secure, or reinforce by passing a rope, cable, or chain around the underside of an object.

Senses

unterfüttern is used for these senses in English:

underfeed (transitive) To feed inadequately or insufficiently.
undergird To lend moral support to.

undergird — full definition

verb To strengthen, secure, or reinforce by passing a rope, cable, or chain around the underside of an object.
verb To give fundamental support; provide with a sound or secure basis; provide supportive evidence for.
verb To lend moral support to.
verb To secure below or underneath.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related German words

unterernähren