unter

This is the 36th most frequent German word.

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unter

"Unter" means "under" or "below" in English.


Here, 'unter' is used as a preposition to indicate a position below or underneath a specific object, establishing a spatial relationship between the dog and the table.

Der Hund liegt unter dem Tisch.

The dog is lying under the table.


Here, 'unter' is used to express being part of a group or among a collective entity, highlighting association and inclusion.

Unter den Gästen waren viele Freunde.

Among the guests were many friends.


In this case, 'unter' is used in a figurative sense to describe the inclusion of an item within a specific category or group.

Das Buch fällt unter die Kategorie Wissenschaft.

The book falls under the category of science.