ADPOSITION

oberhalb/ˈoːbɐhalp/above; higher up than

oberhalb is a German adposition that means above or higher up than. It is pronounced /ˈoːbɐhalp/.

Definitions

1.in a position higher than or above something, usually in reference to places or geographic locations(location)

a.situated at a higher altitude or position than something else

Oberhalb des Dorfes beginnt der Wald.Above the village, the forest begins.

b.situated farther up in a river, valley, etc.

Die Brücke liegt oberhalb der Stadt.The bridge is located above the city.

Frequently asked questions

What does "oberhalb" mean in English?
"oberhalb" means above or higher up than. It is a German adposition.
How do you pronounce "oberhalb"?
"oberhalb" is pronounced /ˈoːbɐhalp/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "oberhalb"?
"oberhalb" is a adposition in German.

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