German Conversation · Level 79
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German word
oberhalb
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈoːbɐˌhalp/
Meaning
- prepositionabove
Example
Das Flugzeug fliegt oberhalb der Wolken.
The plane is flying above the clouds.
More examples
Die Messwerte liegen oberhalb des zulässigen Wertes.
The measured values are above the permissible value.
Core concept
A map point lies in the zone on the upper side of a marked feature, with no path connecting the two.
Common phrases
oberhalb des zulässigen Wertes
above the permissible value
oberhalb des Mittelwerts
above the average value
Similar words
über: Passing over a reference point or area while moving.
unter: Located at a lower level than a reference point.
unterhalb: Staying below a reference point or area.
auf: Located on an upper surface with direct contact.
Definition in German
Eine Präposition zur Kennzeichnung, dass etwas oberhalb eines Bezugspunkts liegt und dabei eine statische Höhenlage betont.
Word origin
The older form oberhalp combined ober with halp, an earlier form related to halb, and meant 'on the upper side'; modern oberhalb preserves this structure.
Usage tips
- The genitive construction can be seen in oberhalb der Wolken, where der marks the genitive plural rather than the dative.
Other meanings
- up aboveadverb
- higher upadverb
Opposites
- unterhalbbelowpreposition
Related words
- Oberflächesurfacenoun
- Oberstufeupper levelnoun