Onder
Example: De kat ligt onder de tafel.
Definition
"Onder" is a Dutch preposition meaning 'below' or 'under,' used to indicate that something is situated beneath or lower than another object, as in the phrase 'De kat ligt onder de tafel,' meaning 'The cat is lying under the table.'
Etymology
The Dutch preposition "onder" originates from the Old Dutch word 'under,' which is related to the English word 'under.' It traces back to the Proto-Germanic '*under,' and ultimately to the Proto-Indo-European root '*n̥dʰer-,' meaning 'below' or 'under.' Did you know that many Germanic languages have similar words for this concept, showing a common linguistic heritage?
Learn to use this word actively
"Onder" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A1) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
Would you like to not only understand these words, but also remember them and use them actively? Create a free account and select Dutch as the language you want to learn.
Create a free account
