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Über Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Über" is mainly used as preposition meaning "over", "above" or "on top of". It is also used as adverb and adjective.
Essential properties of "über"
Its most important properties are:
Properties as Preposition
- Governed cases: accusative, dative
- Functions: local, modal
- Contracted forms: überm (über dem)
Meanings of "über" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "Above, on, or over something"
"über", when used with this meaning, acts as preposition.
- Definition: "Above, on, or over something in space."
- Translation(s): over, above, on top of
- Synonym(s): Oberhalb, Auf
- Antonym(s): Unter
- Related word(s): Oben, Darüber
📝 Some usage examples:
- Das Bild hängt über dem Sofa.
- Der Vogel fliegt über das Haus.
- Die Brücke führt über den Fluss.
2.) "Through or by means of something"
"über", when used with this meaning, acts as preposition.
- Definition: "Through, by means of."
- Translation(s): via, through, by, by means of
- Synonym(s): durch, mittels
- Related word(s): via, per
📝 Some usage examples:
- Ich habe die Nachricht über WhatsApp erhalten.
- Sie kommunizieren über E-Mail.
- Die Bestellung erfolgt über unsere Website.
3.) "About, concerning a topic"
"über", when used with this meaning, acts as preposition.
- Definition: "About, concerning a topic or matter."
- Translation(s): about, concerning, on
- Synonym(s): von, bezüglich
- Related word(s): betreffend, hinsichtlich
📝 Some usage examples:
- Wir sprechen über Politik.
- Das Buch handelt über die Geschichte Deutschlands.
- Er denkt viel über seine Zukunft nach.
4.) "Beyond, above a limit"
"über", when used with this meaning, acts as adverb.
- Definition: "Beyond, above a limit or measure."
- Translation(s): over, above, beyond
- Synonym(s): darüber hinaus, mehr als
- Related word(s): übermäßig, Überschuss
📝 Some usage examples:
- Die Kosten gehen weit über das Budget hinaus.
- Er ist schon über 80 Jahre alt.
- Das Thermometer zeigt 30 Grad und über.
5.) "Remaining, leftover"
"über", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.
- Definition: "Remaining, leftover."
- Translation(s): leftover, remaining, surplus
- Synonym(s): übrig, verbleibend
- Related word(s): überflüssig, überschüssig
📝 Some usage examples:
- Hast du noch übere Karten für das Konzert?
- Die überen Lebensmittel spenden wir.
- Was machen wir mit dem überen Geld?