Unterstreichen
Example: Ich möchte die wichtigsten Punkte im Text unterstreichen.
Definition
"Unterstreichen" means to draw a line beneath words or phrases in a text to highlight their importance or emphasize them, as in marking key points for better visibility or understanding.
Etymology
The German word "unterstreichen" comes from the combination of "unter" meaning 'under' and "streichen" meaning 'to stroke or draw'. It literally means 'to draw under,' referring to the act of marking text with a line beneath it to emphasize or highlight. Did you know this term has been used in written communication for centuries to help readers focus on important information?
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"Unterstreichen" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B1) - set 5", containing 113 commonly used words.
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