ADVERB
hinunter/hɪˈnʊntɐ/down; downwards
hinunter is a German adverb that means down or downwards. It is pronounced /hɪˈnʊntɐ/.
Definitions
1.motion from a higher position to a lower one, typically away from the speaker(direction)
a.moving down from above (especially with verbs of motion)
Er kletterte die Leiter hinunter.—He climbed down the ladder.
2.figurative downward movement, decrease, or decline(figurative/transfer)
a.used for describing things collapsing or ending badly
Die Firma ging den Bach hinunter.—The company went down the drain.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "hinunter" mean in English?
- "hinunter" means down or downwards. It is a German adverb.
- How do you pronounce "hinunter"?
- "hinunter" is pronounced /hɪˈnʊntɐ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What part of speech is "hinunter"?
- "hinunter" is a adverb in German.
