This is the 1324th most frequent German word.
unten
"Unten" means "below" or "down" in English.
Here, 'unten' is used to indicate the position on a horizontal surface, conveying that the object is lying downwards, emphasizing its grounded placement.
Das Buch liegt unten auf dem Tisch.
The book is lying down on the table.
In this sentence, 'unten' refers to a location below in terms of height, signifying that the speaker is located at a lower position, specifically at the entrance.
Ich warte auf dich unten am Eingang.
I am waiting for you downstairs at the entrance.
Here, 'unten' specifies the position as being spatially lower, pointing to the ground level where the courtyard is.