ADVERB

herab/hɛˈʁap/down; downwards; downward

herab is a German adverb that means down, downwards, or downward. It is pronounced /hɛˈʁap/.

Definitions

1.from a higher position to a lower one; downwards(direction/downward movement)

a.movement from above to below

Die Blätter fallen langsam von den Bäumen herab.The leaves are slowly falling down from the trees.

b.used with verbs of motion to describe descending

Er kletterte die Leiter herab.He climbed down the ladder.

Frequently asked questions

What does "herab" mean in English?
"herab" means down, downwards, or downward. It is a German adverb.
How do you pronounce "herab"?
"herab" is pronounced /hɛˈʁap/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "herab"?
"herab" is a adverb in German.

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