Vokabahn

unterdrückt

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Adjective

unterdrückt

oppressed

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Meanings

Adjective
  1. oppressed
  2. suppressed, repressed

Example sentence

Seine lange unterdrückte Wut war deutlich zu spüren.

His long-suppressed anger was clearly noticeable.

Usage

  • ein unterdrücktes Volk — A people subjected to oppression.
  • unterdrückt / unterstützt — Oppressed versus supported; different meanings despite similar spelling.
Extra sentence

Die Ausstellung erzählt vom Alltag der unterdrückten Bevölkerung.

The exhibition tells of daily life among the oppressed population.