nieder|schlagen
Translation
to knock down, to suppress, to reject, to be reflected
Examples
Der Boxer schlug seinen Gegner nieder.
The boxer knocked down his opponent.
Die Regierung schlug den Aufstand nieder.
The government suppressed the uprising.
Das Gericht hat die Klage niedergeschlagen.
The court rejected the lawsuit.
Die Krise schlägt sich in den Zahlen nieder.
The crisis is reflected in the figures.
Grammar Patterns
((sb./sth.)) to knock sb./sth. down The boxer knocked his opponent down.
((sth.)) to suppress sth. The government suppressed the uprising.
((refl.)) ((in sth.dat)) to be reflected in sth. The crisis is reflected in the figures.
Similar Words
Etymology
Composed of 'nieder' (down) and 'schlagen' (to strike). Its core meaning is 'to strike down'.
Memory Tips
Picture someone striking something downwards. This can be a person, a revolt, or even your gaze ('die Augen niederschlagen' - to cast down one's eyes).