English–German

“highlands” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈoːbɐˌlant/

Example

Im Oberland ist das Wetter oft kühler.

In the highlands, the weather is often cooler.

Illustration for Oberland (highlands)

How to say “highlands” in German

“Highlands” in German is Oberland.

A broad upper region rising above the surrounding lowlands, often extending into mountain country.

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

Example sentences with Oberland

Morgen fahren wir ins Oberland.

Tomorrow we are going to the highlands.

Tips for using Oberland

  • Oberland is a neuter noun, so the fixed location phrase is im Oberland, short for in dem Oberland.

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