unter

Meaning and Usage

"Unter" means "under" or "below" in German and is used to indicate a lower position, place, or state.

Linguistic Analysis

The word "unter" doesn't have any prefixes or suffixes. It comes from the Old High German word "untar."

Comparisons between German and English

Similar to English, "unter" directly translates to "under." Both words are of Germanic origin and share the same basic meaning and usage.

Cultural Context

"Unter" is commonly used in spoken and written German to convey the position of something beneath or below another object or location.

Example Sentences

1. Das Buch liegt unter dem Tisch. (The book is under the table.)
2. Die Stadt liegt unter dem Meeresspiegel. (The city is below sea level.)

Memory Tips

Think of "unter" as "under" in English without the "d."

Additional Vocabulary

Related words: über (above), zwischen (between), hinter (behind) Gender: Masculine (der Tisch, der Meeresspiegel) Plural: untere (lower, plural)