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runter

English translation of runter

down

The German word 'runter' is an informal or colloquial way to say 'down'. It is often used in spoken language and can be used in various contexts, such as moving downwards or reducing something. For example, 'Der Preis geht runter' means 'The price is going down'.


Example sentences using: runter

Komm sofort runter!

English translation of Komm sofort runter!

Come down immediately!

This phrase is used to order someone to come down from a high place or to stop behaving in a way that the speaker dislikes.

Ich muss meine Preisvorstellungen runter schrauben.

English translation of Ich muss meine Preisvorstellungen runter schrauben.

I have to lower my price expectations.

This phrase is commonly used in business contexts when someone recognizes that their initial price expectations are too high.

Der Regen hört nicht auf, es schüttet runter.

English translation of Der Regen hört nicht auf, es schüttet runter.

The rain won't stop, it's pouring down.

This phrase is used to describe a situation where it's raining heavily. The term 'runter' is used to emphasize the direction of the rain.

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