German Conversation · Level 12
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German word
unten
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈʊntn̩/
Meaning
- adverbbelow
Example
Die Schlüssel liegen unten.
The keys are down below.
More examples
Geh nach unten und sieh nach.
Go down and check.
Core concept
A reference point with the relevant space directly beneath it, including the lower floor of a building.
Common phrases
ganz unten
right at the bottom
nach unten
down
weiter unten
further down
Similar words
nach unten: Movement toward a lower place or level.
oben: In a position above a reference point, often on a building's upper floor.
Definition in German
Drückt aus, dass etwas sich unterhalb eines Referenzpunkts befindet und dient als Antwort auf 'Wo?'.
Word origin
Unten is an inherited Germanic adverb, attested as Old High German untan and related to German unter and English under.
Usage tips
- Unten describes a location, whereas nach unten expresses movement toward a lower place.
Other meanings
- downstairsadverb
Opposites
- obenaboveadverb