Über
Example: Das Buch liegt über dem Tisch.
Definition
"Über" is a German preposition meaning 'over' or 'above,' used to indicate position or movement higher than or across something. For example, in "Das Buch liegt über dem Tisch," it shows that the book is located above the table.
Etymology
The word "über" comes from Old High German 'ubar,' meaning 'over' or 'above.' It is related to Old English 'ofer' and shares roots in the Proto-Germanic language, reflecting its long-standing use in Germanic languages to denote spatial relations.
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"Über" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A1) - set 4", containing 104 commonly used words.
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