unterstellt
Translation
subordinate, alleged, assumed, imputed
Examples
Die ihm unterstellten Mitarbeiter sind sehr kompetent.
The employees subordinate to him are very competent.
Das ist nur eine unterstellte Absicht.
That is only an alleged intention.
Grammar Patterns
to be subordinate ((to sb.)) The employee is subordinate to the manager.
Similar Words
Synonyms: subordinate, assumed; Antonyms: superior (vorgesetzt), proven (bewiesen)
Etymology
Past participle of the verb 'unterstellen' (to place under, to assume). The literal meaning is 'placed under'.
Memory Tips
Think of an employee 'placed under' a manager's authority, or an assumption 'placed under' a discussion as a basis.