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“above” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈoːbɐˌhalp/

Example

Das Flugzeug fliegt oberhalb der Wolken.

The plane is flying above the clouds.

Illustration for oberhalb (above)

How to say “above” in German

“Above” in German is oberhalb.

A map point lies in the zone on the upper side of a marked feature, with no path connecting the two.

Full entry for oberhalb: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with oberhalb

Die Messwerte liegen oberhalb des zulässigen Wertes.

The measured values are above the permissible value.

Tips for using oberhalb

  • The genitive construction can be seen in oberhalb der Wolken, where der marks the genitive plural rather than the dative.

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