German Conversation · Level 77
59 words
German word
Unterdrückung
Pronunciation
IPA/ˌʊntɐˈdʁʏkʊŋ/
Meaning
- feminine nounoppression
Example
Die Unterdrückungen durch das Regime dauerten viele Jahre.
The regime's oppression lasted for many years.
More examples
Die Unterdrückung von Minderheiten löste internationale Proteste aus.
The oppression of minorities sparked international protests.
Core concept
A powerful hand holds a valve shut so that expression, action, or emotion cannot emerge.
Common phrases
Unterdrückung von Minderheiten
oppression of minorities
soziale Unterdrückung
social oppression
Similar words
Repression: Dissent or political movements are suppressed through force or official power.
Zwang: Someone is compelled to act without having a free choice.
Gewalt: Physical power is used to inflict harm or create a threat.
Verfolgung: A particular person or group is pursued over time and treated unjustly.
Definition in German
Unterdrückung bezeichnet das systematische Niederhalten oder Verhindern von Meinungen, Handlungen oder Gefühlen durch Macht oder Zwang.
Word origin
The noun Unterdrückung comes from the verb unterdrücken, built from unter 'under' and drücken 'press', plus the suffix -ung.
Usage tips
- An agent is commonly introduced by durch with the accusative, as in Unterdrückung durch das Regime.
Other meanings
- repressionnoun
- suppressionnoun
Opposites
- Freiheitfreedomnoun
Related words
- unterdrückendoppressiveadjective
- Unterdrückungspolitikoppression policynoun