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ober

upper

adjective OH-ber Less Common
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Usage Note

ober is a stem meaning 'upper' that rarely stands alone; it lives in compounds and forms like obere (the upper one) and prefixes such as Ober- (chief, head). Note the related noun der Ober is an old word for a waiter.

Examples

"Die obere Schublade ist offen."

Natural Translation

The upper drawer is open.

Literal Translation

The upper drawer is open.

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