Herab Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Herab" is mainly used as adverb meaning "down", "downwards" or "off". It is also used as preposition.
Essential properties of "herab"
Its most important properties are:
Meanings of "herab" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "Downward movement, from a higher to a lower position"
"Herab", when used with this meaning, acts as adverb.
- Definition: "Movement from top to bottom, generally in a downward direction."
- Translation(s): down, downwards, off
- Synonym(s): hinunter, herunter
- Antonym(s): hinauf, herauf
- Related word(s): abwärts, herunter
📝 Some usage examples:
- Der Ball rollte den Hügel herab.
- Sie schaute von der Brücke herab.
- Der Regen fiel stark herab.
2.) "Indicates a downward direction relative to a reference point"
"Herab", when used with this meaning, acts as preposition.
- Definition: "Indicates a downward direction in relation to a point of reference."
- Translation(s): down, downwards, from
- Related word(s): herunter, hinab
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er sah herab auf die Stadt.
- Die Katze sprang vom Baum herab.
- Der Schnee fiel leise herab.
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