Hinunter Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Hinunter" is mainly used as adverb meaning "down", "downwards" or "below". It is also used as particle.

Essential properties of "hinunter"

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Meanings of "hinunter" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Downward movement or descent"

"Hinunter", when used with this meaning, acts as adverb.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er ging die Treppe hinunter.He went down the stairs.
  2. Der Ball rollte den Hügel hinunter.The ball rolled down the hill.
  3. Sie schaute aus dem Fenster hinunter.She looked down from the window.

2.) "Emphasizes downward action in compound verbs"

"Hinunter", when used with this meaning, acts as particle.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er trank das Glas in einem Zug hinunter.He drank the glass down in one go.
  2. Sie schluckte die Tablette hinunter.She swallowed the tablet down.
  3. Er warf den Briefkasten hinunter.He threw the mailbox down.
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