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onder-, but we will also tell you about its etymology, its characteristics and you will know how to say
onder- in singular and plural. Everything you need to know about the word
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Dutch
Etymology
See onder
Prefix
onder-
- prepended to verbs; denotes that the action happens underneath, or downwards on the object; sub-, under-, lower
- prepended to verbs, nouns and adjectives; denotes that the action or state takes place insufficiently
Usage notes
The second meaning is not shared by compounds with the adverb onder.
Antonyms