ADVERB

herunter/hɛˈʁʊntɐ/down; downwards

herunter is a German adverb that means down or downwards. It is pronounced /hɛˈʁʊntɐ/.

Definitions

1.down, from a higher to a lower position(direction)

a.movement from above to below

Er kam die Treppe herunter.He came down the stairs.

2.to indicate bringing, driving, or taking something down(with verbs, completed action)

a.with verbs to emphasize action downwards

Die Katze springt vom Baum herunter.The cat jumps down from the tree.

Frequently asked questions

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

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