ADPOSITION

über/ˈyːbɐ/over; above; about

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

Definitions

1.above or across something(location)

a.indicating position above or across

Die Lampe hängt über dem Tisch.The lamp hangs above the table.

2.about, concerning(topic)

a.indicating subject of discussion

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

3.across, over (motion)(direction)

a.indicating movement across something

Sie geht über die Brücke.She is walking over the bridge.

Frequently asked questions

What does "über" mean in English?
"über" means over, above, or about. 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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