runter, herunter

Based on: her, unter
Prefix
1.

down, downward

Opposite: (he)rauf
(As a direction. Mainly a prefix, but can also work as a standalone. Think of 'runter' as the default in daily life and 'herunter' as a more formal, less broad variant.)

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How many meanings does the German word 'runter, herunter' have?

runter, herunter has 1 distinct meaning: 1. down, downward.

What is 'runter, herunter' related to?

The word 'runter, herunter' is related to her and unter.

Where can I learn more about 'runter, herunter'?

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