Translation and Meaning
- Word: unter
- Language: German
- Meaning: under
- CEFR Level: A1
- Part of speech: preposition
- Topic: German Positionswörter und Richtungen
Pronunciation audio
Listen to how "unter" sounds in German.
Example Sentences
- Die Katze ist unter der Box. English: The cat is under the box.
When and How to Use "unter"
Use "unter" when you want to talk about "under" in German. It functions as "preposition". In SmartWords it is linked to the German Positionswörter und Richtungen topic. Because it appears in A1 material, it is a practical word to practice early in your German study. Use the example sentences above to notice common word order and nearby words.
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