die Unterjochung
Translation
subjugation, subjection, oppression
Examples
Das Volk kämpfte gegen die Unterjochung.
The people fought against the subjugation.
Die Geschichte handelt von der Unterjochung eines Landes.
The story is about the subjugation of a country.
Grammar Patterns
the subjugation of ((sb./sth.)) Die Unterjochung des Volkes dauerte lange.
to fight against ((sth.)) Sie kämpften gegen die Unterjochung.
Similar Words
Unterdrückung (oppression), Versklavung (enslavement); Antonyms: Befreiung (liberation)
Etymology
From 'unter' (under) + 'Joch' (yoke) + '-ung' (noun suffix). Literally 'the act of bringing under a yoke'.
Memory Tips
Picture a person or nation being forced 'under a yoke' ('unter' + 'Joch'), a device used for oxen, symbolizing a total loss of freedom.