ADPOSITION

über/ˈyːbɐ/over; about; across

über is a German adposition that means over, about, or across. It is pronounced /ˈyːbɐ/.

Definitions

1.over; above; across(location or movement)

a.in a position above or spanning something

Das Bild hängt über dem Sofa.The picture is hanging above the sofa.

b.from one side to another side

Wir gehen über die Brücke.We are going across the bridge.

2.about; concerning(topic or subject)

a.regarding a topic

Wir sprechen über das Wetter.We are talking about the weather.

Frequently asked questions

What does "über" mean in English?
"über" means over, about, or across. It is a German adposition.
How do you pronounce "über"?
"über" is pronounced /ˈyːbɐ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "über"?
"über" is a adposition in German.

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