unterstrichen
Translation
underlined, emphasised
Examples
Das unterstrichene Wort ist wichtig.
The underlined word is important.
Seine Forderung war klar und unterstrichen.
His demand was clear and emphasised.
Grammar Patterns
unterstrichen + Noun underlined ~ The underlined word is a verb.
sein + unterstrichen to be underlined/emphasised The importance is underlined.
Similar Words
Synonyms: hervorgehoben (highlighted), betont (stressed)
Etymology
The past participle of the verb 'unterstreichen' (to underline). It describes the state of having been underlined.
Memory Tips
Like in English, German past participles are often used as adjectives. Think of it as the equivalent of adding '-ed' to a verb.