No. 15,321 in German
unterwerfen
"Unterwerfen" means "to subjugate" or "to subject."
In a sentence
Der König beschloss, das rebellische Dorf zu unterwerfen.
The king decided to subjugate the rebellious village.
The word 'unterwerfen' is used here in the sense of subjugating or bringing something under control, particularly in a feudal or authoritative context.
Die Mannschaft musste sich dem stärkeren Gegner unterwerfen.
The team had to submit to the stronger opponent.
'Unterwerfen' is employed to express submission to a stronger entity in a metaphorical or competitive context.
Ein Philosoph diskutiert, wie sich der Mensch den Gesetzen der Natur unterwerfen muss.
A philosopher discusses how humans must submit to the laws of nature.
Here, 'unterwerfen' reflects the philosophical or existential submission to natural laws or principles.
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