ADPOSITION

über/ˈyːbɐ/over; above; about

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

Definitions

1.in a position higher than something or someone; above(location)

a.directly above; across and not touching

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

2.to move from one side to another, crossing something(movement)

a.across; over (with movement)

Wir gehen über die Brücke.We are walking over the bridge.

3.concerning; about(topic)

a.about (regarding, as 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, 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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