ADPOSITION
unter/ˈʊntɐ/under; below; among
unter is a German adposition that means under, below, or among. It is pronounced /ˈʊntɐ/.
Definitions
1.in a position that is lower than or covered by something(location)
a.being directly beneath something
Die Katze schläft unter dem Tisch.—The cat is sleeping under the table.
2.among, as one of several in a group(ordinal/quantity)
a.being part of a group
Unter den Gästen waren viele Kinder.—Among the guests there were many children.
3.at a lower level, value or limit than something(standard or limit)
a.less than a certain number or standard
Die Temperatur liegt unter null Grad.—The temperature is below zero degrees.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "unter" mean in English?
- "unter" means under, below, or among. 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.
