ADPOSITION
unter/ˈʊntɐ/under; among; below
unter is a German adposition that means under, among, or below. It is pronounced /ˈʊntɐ/.
Definitions
1.in a position lower than something, beneath(location)
a.physically below something
Die Katze schläft unter dem Tisch.—The cat is sleeping under the table.
2.as part of a group or among certain people/things(group)
a.among a group of
Unter den Gästen waren auch viele Kinder.—Among the guests, there were also many children.
3.in a lower position measured by amount, value, or rank(level/rank)
a.below a certain level/limit
Die Temperatur liegt unter null Grad.—The temperature is below zero degrees.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "unter" mean in English?
- "unter" means under, among, or below. It is a German adposition.
- How do you pronounce "unter"?
- "unter" is pronounced /ˈʊntɐ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What part of speech is "unter"?
- "unter" is a adposition in German.
