noun

der Unterschlupf, ¨-e

shelter

The German word "Unterschlupf" is a noun meaning "shelter" or "refuge".

It is made up of "unter" (under) and "Schlupf" (slip, passage, or a small opening to slip through).
Combined, it figuratively means "a place to slip under," i.e., a safe hiding place or shelter.

Similar words:

Differences:

Unterschlupf implies a secret, temporary, or hidden shelter, often for immediate protection.
Schutz refers more generally to protection in a broader sense.
Zuflucht has a stronger emotional sense of seeking refuge or asylum.
Obdach typically means shelter or lodging, focusing on a physical place to stay.

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Während des Sturms fanden wir Unterschlupf in einer alten Hütte.noun

During the storm we found shelter in an old hut.

In der felsigen Landschaft entdeckten die Reisenden mehrere sichere Unterschlüpfe für die Nacht.noun

In the rocky landscape, the travelers discovered several safe shelters for the night.

Ohne einen sicheren Unterschlupf mussten die Arbeiter die Nacht unter einer Plane verbringen.noun

Without a secure shelter the workers had to spend the night under a tarp.

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