This is the 36th most frequent German word.
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.