Translation of German word "über" to English

über

/ʊbɐ/

Connectors & Prepositions A1

Meaning

Preposition

Over, above; or, concerning / about (with accusative for movement or topic).

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How to use

The word 'über' is often used as a prefix to indicate a higher level or superiority.

🇬🇧 English

over / about

Example

Ich habe einen Freund, über den ich sprechen möchte.

I have a friend I'd like to talk about.

Der Lehrer erklärte, was „über“ in diesem Zusammenhang bedeutet.

The teacher explained what “about” means in this context.

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Synonyms

excessiveremainingüberall

Common phrases

über etwas sprechen— to talk about something
über etwas nachdenken— to think about something
über etwas entscheiden— to decide on something

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unter vor hinter neben zwischen durch gegen ohne um seit bis ab

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the definition of the German word "über"?▼

The German word "über" is defined as: "Over, above; or, concerning / about (with accusative for movement or topic)."

What does the German word "über" mean?▼

The German word "über" means "over / about" in English.

How do you pronounce the German word "über"?▼

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Can I see an example sentence with "über"?▼

Yes, here is a practical example: "Ich habe einen Freund, über den ich sprechen möchte." (which translates as "I have a friend I'd like to talk about.").