Oberfläche/ˈoːbɐˌflɛçə/surface; exterior; interface
Oberfläche is a German noun that means surface, exterior, or interface. It is pronounced /ˈoːbɐˌflɛçə/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Oberflächen".
Definitions
1.outermost layer or visible side of an object(general, physical)
a.visible outside layer of a physical body or object
Die Oberfläche des Tisches ist glatt.—The surface of the table is smooth.
2.outer limit of a body, substance, or medium(science, technology)
a.boundary of a solid, liquid, or gas
Die Oberfläche des Wassers spiegelt das Licht.—The surface of the water reflects the light.
3.graphical user interface or visible layout of a program(computing)
a.the user interface of a computer application
Die Oberfläche der Software ist benutzerfreundlich gestaltet.—The interface of the software is designed to be user-friendly.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Oberfläche | die Oberflächen |
| Genitive | der Oberfläche | der Oberflächen |
| Dative | der Oberfläche | den Oberflächen |
| Accusative | die Oberfläche | die Oberflächen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Oberfläche" mean in English?
- "Oberfläche" means surface, exterior, or interface. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Oberfläche"?
- "Oberfläche" is pronounced /ˈoːbɐˌflɛçə/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Oberfläche" der, die, or das?
- "Oberfläche" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Oberfläche"?
- The plural of "Oberfläche" is "Oberflächen".
- What part of speech is "Oberfläche"?
- "Oberfläche" is a noun in German.
