submerged

• Beschreibt etwas, das vollständig unter der Oberfläche einer Flüssigkeit liegt, oder im übertragenen Sinn etwas Verborgenes oder Verdrängtes.

Describes something that is completely under the surface of a liquid, or figuratively, hidden or overwhelmed.

1. UnderwaterB2formal

   Completely covered or hidden under the surface of a liquid, especially water.

   Unterwasser

   • The submerged rocks were dangerous for boats.
   • Divers explored the submerged ruins of the ancient city.
   • The submarine remained submerged for several hours.

   Synonymefloodedinundatedsubmersedsunkenunderwater

   Antonymeafloatbuoyantdryexposedsurface

2. Hidden or suppressedC1formal

   Not easily noticed or expressed; kept out of sight or awareness.

   Verborgen

   • Her submerged anger finally erupted during the argument.
   • The report revealed submerged tensions within the company.
   • Many of his feelings remained submerged beneath a calm exterior.

   Synonymeburiedconcealedcovertdormanthiddenlatentrepressedsuppressedveiled

   Antonymeapparentevidentexposedmanifestobviousopenovertvisible

• Verb, das das Eintauchen oder Versinken unter die Oberfläche einer Flüssigkeit oder das vollständige Bedecken von etwas bezeichnet.

A verb used to indicate the act of placing or going below the surface of a liquid, or of completely covering something.

1. Sink below the surfaceB2formal

   To go under the surface of a liquid, especially water.

   Untertauchen

   • The submarine submerged silently into the ocean.
   • He watched the boat slowly submerge beneath the waves.
   • The crocodile can submerge for long periods.

   Synonymedescenddivego underplungesink

   Antonymeemergefloatsurface

2. Cover completelyB2formal

   To cover something entirely with a liquid, usually water.

   Untertauchen

   • She submerged the vegetables in cold water to clean them.
   • The flood submerged the entire village.
   • To test its waterproofness, they submerged the phone in a tank.

   Synonymedelugedipdunkengulffloodimmerseinundateplungeswamp

   Antonymeexposerevealsurfaceuncover

3. Make imperceptibleC1formal

   To hide or obscure something so it is no longer noticeable.

   Verschleiern

   • His personal feelings were submerged by his professional duty.
   • The loud music submerged all other sounds in the room.
   • Her worries were submerged in the excitement of the event.

   Synonymeburycloakconcealcoverhidemaskobscurescreenshroudveil

   Antonymediscloseexposerevealuncover