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"

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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.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Ball rollte den Hügel herab.The ball rolled down the hill.
  2. Sie schaute von der Brücke herab.She looked down from the bridge.
  3. Der Regen fiel stark herab.The rain fell heavily down.

2.) "Indicates a downward direction relative to a reference point"

"Herab", when used with this meaning, acts as preposition.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er sah herab auf die Stadt.He looked down at the city.
  2. Die Katze sprang vom Baum herab.The cat jumped down from the tree.
  3. Der Schnee fiel leise herab.The snow fell softly down.
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