German Conversation · Level 86
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German word
Oberland
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈoːbɐˌlant/
Meaning
- neuter nounhighlands
Example
Im Oberland ist das Wetter oft kühler.
In the highlands, the weather is often cooler.
More examples
Morgen fahren wir ins Oberland.
Tomorrow we are going to the highlands.
Core concept
A broad upper region rising above the surrounding lowlands, often extending into mountain country.
Common phrases
ins Oberland
into the highlands
im Oberland
in the highlands
Similar words
Hochland: A generally high region with cooler temperatures than the surrounding lowlands.
Alpen: A vast mountain range known for climbing, scenic travel, and alpine landscapes.
Hochebene: A broad, high plateau with a mostly level surface.
Gebirge: A connected group of mountains with numerous peaks and ridges.
Definition in German
Landstrich, der in höherer Lage liegt und häufig bergiges Gelände umfasst.
Word origin
Oberland is a German compound of ober, meaning upper or higher, and Land, meaning land or region.
Usage tips
- Oberland is a neuter noun, so the fixed location phrase is im Oberland, short for in dem Oberland.
Other meanings
- uplandnoun
- mountain countrynoun
Opposites
- Tieflandlowlandsnoun
Related words
- oberländischuplandadjective