English–German
“knock down” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈniːdɐˌʃlaːgən/
Example
Der Boxer schlägt seinen Gegner nieder.
The boxer knocks his opponent down.
How to say “knock down” in German
“Knock down” in German is niederschlagen.
Something is struck downward until it is overcome, while an effect settles visibly into an outcome.
Example sentences with niederschlagen
Die ständigen Rückschläge schlugen ihn emotional nieder.
The constant setbacks knocked him down emotionally.
Tips for using niederschlagen
- The forms are 'schlug nieder' and 'hat niedergeschlagen', so the past participle keeps the prefix attached even though the present-tense verb separates it.