ADPOSITION
über/ˈyːbɐ/over; above; about
über is a German adposition that means over, above, or about. It is pronounced /ˈyːbɐ/.
Definitions
1.in a position higher than something or someone; above(location)
a.directly above; across and not touching
Die Lampe hängt über dem Tisch.—The lamp hangs above the table.
2.to move from one side to another, crossing something(movement)
a.across; over (with movement)
Wir gehen über die Brücke.—We are walking over the bridge.
3.concerning; about(topic)
a.about (regarding, as a topic)
Wir sprechen über das Wetter.—We are talking about the weather.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "über" mean in English?
- "über" means over, above, or about. It is a German adposition.
- How do you pronounce "über"?
- "über" is pronounced /ˈyːbɐ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What part of speech is "über"?
- "über" is a adposition in German.
