No. 38 in Dutch
onder
"Onder" means "under" or "below" in English.
In a sentence
De kat zit onder de tafel.
The cat is under the table.
In this sentence, 'onder' is used as a preposition describing the position or location of the cat in relation to the table, meaning 'under'.
Hij is onder vrienden op het feestje.
He is among friends at the party.
Here, 'onder' indicates being part of a group or surrounded by a certain type of people, translating to 'among' in this context.
De prijs van benzine is onder de gemiddelde prijs gevallen.
The price of gasoline has fallen below the average price.
In this context, 'onder' expresses a comparison, meaning 'below' or 'less than' in relation to the average price.
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