unterschätzen
Translation
to underestimate, to underrate
Examples
Wir dürfen den Gegner nicht unterschätzen.
We must not underestimate the opponent.
Ich habe die Kosten völlig unterschätzt.
I completely underestimated the costs.
Grammar Patterns
((sb./sth.)) to underestimate sb./sth. We must not underestimate the opponent.
Similar Words
Synonyms: to underrate, to undervalue; Antonyms: überschätzen (to overestimate)
Etymology
From 'unter-' (under) + 'schätzen' (to estimate, to value). Literally 'to estimate under'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'estimating' something's value and placing it 'under' its true worth.