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Pronunciation / Transliteration: ʊntɐ
"Die Temperatur liegt unter null Grad."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
At a lower level or layer than something else.
"The temperature dropped below freezing point last night."
- 1
In a lower place, position, or rank.
"Please refer to the notes provided below."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from Middle English 'bilowen', a combination of the prefix 'bi-' (by) and 'low'. It dates back to the late Middle English period, evolving from Old English roots indicating lower positioning or status.
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en dessous
Transliteration: ɑ̃ də.su
"Regardez l'image en dessous."
unter
Transliteration: ʊntɐ
"Die Temperatur liegt unter null Grad."
sotto
Transliteration: sɔt.to
"Guarda il testo qui sotto."
abajo
Transliteration: aˈβa.xo
"Firme en la línea de abajo."
abaixo
Transliteration: aˈbaj.su
"Veja os detalhes abaixo."
नीचे
Transliteration: neeche
"कृपया नीचे दिए गए फॉर्म को भरें।"
在...下面
Transliteration: zài... xià mian
Script: 在下面
"请看下面的说明。"
아래에
Transliteration: arae-e
"아래의 내용을 읽어주세요."
下に
Transliteration: shita ni
"以下の説明をご覧ください。"
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