English–German

“underestimate” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˌʊntɐˈʃɛt͡sn̩/

Example

Ich unterschätze ihn nicht.

I don't underestimate him.

Illustration for unterschätzen (underestimate)

How to say “underestimate” in German

“Underestimate” in German is unterschätzen.

A judgment places a person's ability or a thing's importance below its actual level.

Full entry for unterschätzen: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with unterschätzen

Viele Menschen unterschätzen die langfristigen Folgen.

Many people underestimate the long-term consequences.

Tips for using unterschätzen

  • "Unterschätzen" takes an accusative object, as in "Ich unterschätze ihn nicht," where "ihn" means "him."

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