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Unterseite
/ˈʔʊntɐˌzaɪ̯tə/
bottom side
Die Unterseite des Schranks ist beschädigt.
The bottom side of the cabinet is damaged.
neutral
The lower or bottom part of an object, surface, or page.
Auf der Unterseite des Dokuments steht ein Stempel.
There is a stamp on the bottom side of the document.
Die Unterseite des Handys ist aus Glas.
The bottom side of the phone is made of glass.
Commonly used in technical, design, and everyday contexts to refer to the underside of objects.
formal
The reverse or back side of a printed page (e.g., in books or documents).
Die Unterseite der Rechnung enthält die Bankverbindung.
The reverse side of the invoice contains the bank details.
Often used in printing, publishing, or administrative contexts.
Collocations
Unterseite eines Objektsbottom side of an objectUnterseite eines Dokumentsreverse side of a documentUnterseite eines Bildschirmsbottom side of a screen
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Pro Tip
Avoid literal translation pitfalls
Do not confuse 'Unterseite' with 'Untergrund' (underground) or 'Unterlage' (base/support). 'Unterseite' specifically refers to the lower side of an object or the reverse side of a page.
Gold Rule
Capitalization
Always capitalize 'Unterseite' as it is a noun in German (e.g., 'die Unterseite', 'die Unterseiten').
Word Origin
Compound noun formed from 'unter' (under, below) + 'Seite' (side, page), first attested in the 18th century. Reflects the physical position of the side in question.
Usage Notes
Always capitalized as a noun in German. Used in both literal (physical objects) and figurative (documents, screens) contexts. Avoid confusion with 'Untergrund' (underground) or 'Unterkunft' (accommodation).
Word Breakdown
unter
under, below
prefixSeite
side, page
rootDeutsch-Englisch Wörterbuch