unterhalb
below
In a position lower than something else; on the lower side of something.
EXAMPLE
Das Dorf liegt unterhalb der Burg.
The village lies below the castle.
unterhalb
below
unterhalb + genitive
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Meanings
unterhalb
below
Lower than something else in value, relative to a limit, or in rank.
EXAMPLE
Das Einkommen liegt unterhalb der gesetzlichen Mindestgrenze.
The income is below the legal minimum.
Usage tips
Word structure
'Unterhalb' (below) is made up of 'unter' (under) and 'halb'. The old word 'halb' meant 'side' here: it refers to a position on the lower side of something.
EXAMPLE
Die Garage befindet sich unterhalb des Wohnhauses.
The garage is located below the house.
Genitive preposition
'Unterhalb' (below) normally takes the genitive. With nouns without an article whose genitive form is not identifiable, 'unterhalb von' (below) with the dative is usually used.
EXAMPLE
Der Weg verläuft unterhalb des Berges.
The path runs below the mountain.
Unterhalb von 2000 Metern liegt hier kaum noch Schnee.
There is hardly any snow left here below 2,000 meters.
Abstract values
When referring to numbers, limits, and ranks, 'unterhalb' (below) is often used in factual or formal texts. Typical collocations refer to values, thresholds, standards, or a particular level.
EXAMPLE
Die Temperatur blieb unterhalb des Gefrierpunkts.
The temperature stayed below freezing.
Seine Leistung liegt unterhalb des erwarteten Standards.
His performance is below the expected standard.
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