unterstreichen
underscore · underline
Etwas mit einer Linie darunter markieren, um es hervorzuheben oder besonders wichtig zu machen.
The German word "unterstreichen" is a verb meaning "to underline" (literally) and "to emphasize" or "to highlight" (figuratively).
It is made up of two parts:
- unter = under
- streichen = to stroke or draw (from the verb "streichen")
Similar words:
- betonen (to emphasize)
- hervorheben (to highlight)
- markieren (to mark)
Differences:
- Unterstreichen originally refers to physically drawing a line under text, but is also used metaphorically to emphasize a point.
- Betonen focuses more on emphasizing by voice or importance.
- Hervorheben is broadly highlighting or making something stand out, not necessarily by underlining.
- Markieren means to mark or label but is less specific about emphasis.
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Examples
Wir unterstreichen unsere Aussage mit Fakten.verb
We underscore our statement with facts.
Er unterstreicht die Wichtigkeit des Themas.verb
He underlines the importance of the topic.
Der Lehrer wird eure Argumente unterstreichen.verb
The teacher will underline your arguments.
Man muss oft den Fehler unterstreichen.verb
One often has to underline the mistake.
Um ihnen zu helfen, können wir wichtige Informationen im Dokument unterstreichen.verb
To help them, we can underline important information in the document.
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