NOUN

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

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Oberflächedie Oberflächen
Genitiveder Oberflächeder Oberflächen
Dativeder Oberflächeden Oberflächen
Accusativedie Oberflächedie 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.

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