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ober

upper

Meaning of ober

higher in position or level

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German/ˈoːbɐ/
Chinese pronunciation in Latin lettersshàngmiàn de
upper
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ober with Chinese translation

ober usage examples

🇨🇳Chinese🇩🇪German

Das Büro liegt im ober Stock.

🇨🇳Chinese🇩🇪German

Im ober Bereich ist es kälter.

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ober belongs to the topic "Top 2500". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

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ober synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between ober / obere / höher gelegen / oberflächlich / oberstes / oben

O
🇩🇪German
obere

Feminine form of “upper”; used as an attributive adjective meaning “upper” or “higher”.

B1Often
H
🇩🇪German
höher gelegen

Emphasizes physical elevation or a higher geographical position, not just “upper” in a general sense.

B1Often
O
🇩🇪German
oberflächlich

Usually means “superficial” rather than “upper”; it refers to the surface or to something not deep.

B1Often
O
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oberstes

Superlative form: “topmost” or “highest”; refers to the very top level.

B1Often
O
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oben

Not an adjective but an adverb/place word: “up”, “above”, “at the top”. It indicates location or direction.

B1Very Often
O
🇩🇪German
oberer

Masculine form of “upper”; used as an attributive adjective before a noun.

B1Often
O
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oberste

Feminine superlative form: “topmost” or “highest”; refers to the highest rank or top boundary.

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H
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höher

Comparative form: “higher”. It describes a greater level, position, or value.

B1Very Often
H
🇩🇪German
hoch

General adjective meaning “high” or “tall”. Broader than “upper”; can describe height, level, volume, price, etc.

B1Very Often
O
🇩🇪German
oberhalb

Usually used as a preposition/adverb: “above”, “over”, or “higher than something”.

B1Often

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How to pronounce ober and what this word means

ober means upper. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce ober

/ˈoːbɐ/

ober translation

upper

ober examples

Das Büro liegt im ober Stock.

ober transcription

/ˈoːbɐ/

Questions about this word

ober meaning: what does it mean?

höher in Position oder Ebene

ober pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

ober is pronounced as /ˈoːbɐ/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

ober definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Das Büro liegt im ober Stock. Translation: Офис находится на верхнем этаже.

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