untergründig

/ˈʊntɐˌɡʁʏndɪç/

adjective C1

der (masc.) die (fem.) das (neut.)

Underline = a spelling pattern that usually signals that gender.

Meaning

underlying, subtle (of a feeling or tension)
- Eine untergründige Spannung lag in der Luft.
  
  An underlying tension hung in the air.

Similar in other languages

Spanish

Close — underlying/subtle relates to inherent.

Spanish

Close — underlying, subtle relates to implicit (implícito).

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