Nach oben
Example: Bitte schau nach oben, dort ist ein Vogel.
Definition
"Nach oben" is a German adverbial phrase meaning 'upwards' or 'towards a higher place or position'. It describes movement or direction going from a lower to a higher point, as in the example phrase: 'Bitte schau nach oben, dort ist ein Vogel.' (Please look up, there is a bird.)
Etymology
The phrase "nach oben" originates from German, where 'nach' functions as a preposition or adverb meaning 'towards' or 'to', and 'oben' means 'above' or 'up'. Together, they form a common directional expression used to indicate upward movement or position. Did you know? While 'nach' typically implies direction, 'oben' specifically refers to a higher location, making their combination very intuitive in German.
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"Nach oben" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A1) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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