der Underground
Translation
underground, subculture, counter-culture
Examples
Die Band kommt aus dem Berliner Underground.
The band comes from the Berlin underground.
Er ist eine Legende im Underground.
He is a legend in the underground.
Grammar Patterns
`im Underground` in the underground The art scene in the underground is very lively.
`aus dem Underground` from the underground Many famous artists came from the underground.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Untergrund, Subkultur; Antonyms: Mainstream, Establishment
Etymology
A direct loanword from English, composed of 'under' and 'ground'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a secret club or music scene literally happening in a basement or subway station, 'under the ground' and away from the public eye.