unterordnen

B2

to subordinate

English meaning
to subordinate

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unterordnen in a sentence

Man unterordnete die Einzelinteressen dem Gemeinwohl.

Individual interests were subordinated to the common good.

Conjugation of unterordnen

unterordnen is a separable verb — the prefix splits off and goes to the end of the clause.

ichordne unter
duordnest unter
er/sie/esordnet unter
wirordnen unter
ihrordnet unter
sie/Sieordnen unter
Simple past (er/sie/es)
ordnete unter
Perfect
hat untergeordnet

Word family

unterordnen is built from ordnen (to arrange) and unter (under, below). German builds meaning by welding words together, so knowing the parts usually gives you the whole.

Words that go with unterordnen

Questions about unterordnen

How do you conjugate unterordnen?

Present tense: ordne unter, ordnest unter, ordnet unter, ordnen unter, ordnet unter, ordnen unter. Simple past: ordnete unter. Perfect: hat untergeordnet. unterordnen is a separable verb, so the prefix moves to the end of the clause.

What does unterordnen mean in English?

unterordnen means "to subordinate". For example: "Man unterordnete die Einzelinteressen dem Gemeinwohl." — "Individual interests were subordinated to the common good."

What level is unterordnen in German?

unterordnen is a B2 word — b2 — upper-intermediate.

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