Nach unten
Example: Bitte schauen Sie beim Treppensteigen immer nach unten.
Definition
"Nach unten" is a German adverbial phrase meaning 'downwards' or 'towards a lower position or place.' It is used to describe movement or direction from a higher to a lower point, as in the example 'Bitte schauen Sie beim Treppensteigen immer nach unten,' meaning 'Please always look down while climbing stairs.'
Etymology
The phrase "nach unten" is composed of two German words: "nach," meaning 'to' or 'towards,' and "unten," meaning 'down' or 'below.' Together, they form a directional phrase literally translating to 'towards down.' The phrase has been used in German to indicate downward movement or direction since the language's early development.
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"Nach unten" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B1) - set 4", containing 113 commonly used words.
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