Unter
Example: Das Buch liegt unter dem Tisch im Wohnzimmer.
Definition
"Unter" is a German preposition meaning 'under' or 'below,' used to indicate that something is located beneath or lower than another object. For example, in the phrase 'Das Buch liegt unter dem Tisch,' it shows the book is positioned below the table.
Etymology
The German preposition "unter" comes from the Old High German word 'untar,' which traces back to the Proto-Germanic '*under.' This root is related to similar words in other Germanic languages, such as English 'under.' Did you know? The word has remained remarkably stable in form and meaning over centuries.
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"Unter" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A1) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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