English–German
“subdue” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˌʊntɐˈvɛɐ̯fn̩/
Example
Der König unterwarf das Land.
The king subdued the country.
How to say “subdue” in German
“Subdue” in German is unterwerfen.
A stronger power pushes a person or country beneath its control until resistance gives way.
Example sentences with unterwerfen
Die Firma hat sich den neuen Vorschriften unterworfen.
The company has subjected itself to the new regulations.
Tips for using unterwerfen
- The reflexive form sich unterwerfen means that the subject submits or surrenders to another power.