This is the 38th most frequent Dutch word.
onder
"Onder" means "under" or "below" in English.
Here, 'onder' indicates being part of a group or surrounded by a certain type of people, translating to 'among' in this context.
Hij is onder vrienden op het feestje.
He is among friends at the party.
In this context, 'onder' expresses a comparison, meaning 'below' or 'less than' in relation to the average price.
De prijs van benzine is onder de gemiddelde prijs gevallen.
The price of gasoline has fallen below the average price.
In this sentence, 'onder' is used as a preposition describing the position or location of the cat in relation to the table, meaning 'under'.