English–German

“upper” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈoːbərə/

Example

Die obere Etage ist ruhig.

The upper floor is quiet.

Illustration for obere (upper)

How to say “upper” in German

“Upper” in German is obere.

The upper part of a vertical arrangement, such as a higher floor or the area near a container's rim.

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

Example sentences with obere

Die Tassen stehen in der oberen Reihe.

The cups are in the upper row.

Tips for using obere

  • In die obere Etage, obere has the feminine singular ending -e after die; the ending changes with gender, number, case, and determiner.

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