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.

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