Ober Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Ober" is mainly used as adjective meaning "upper", "top" or "superior". It is also used as noun and preposition.

Essential properties of "Ober"

Its most important properties are:

Properties as Noun

  • Gender: masculine
  • Singular: der Ober
  • Plural: die Ober

Meanings of "Ober" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Upper, higher"

"Ober", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der obere Knopf ist rot.The upper button is red.
  2. Im oberen Stockwerk ist es ruhiger.It's quieter on the upper floor.
  3. Die obere Hälfte des Bildes ist blau.The upper half of the picture is blue.

2.) "Head waiter"

"Ober", when used with this meaning, acts as noun.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Ober brachte uns die Speisekarte.The head waiter brought us the menu.
  2. Wir fragten den Ober nach der Rechnung.We asked the head waiter for the bill.
  3. Der Ober empfahl uns den Hauswein.The head waiter recommended the house wine to us.

3.) "Above, over"

"Ober", when used with this meaning, acts as preposition.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Adler flog ober den Wolken.The eagle flew above the clouds.
  2. Das Bild hängt ober dem Sofa.The picture hangs above the sofa.
  3. Die Lampe schwebt ober dem Tisch.The lamp hovers above the table.
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