oberer

upper; top

English translations

  1. 01

    upper

Word details

German meaning
In einer höheren Position oder Lage befindlich; der obere Teil von etwas.
English meaning
Upper
Synonym
höher, darüberliegend
German example
Der obere Knopf meiner Bluse ist offen.
English example
The upper button of my blouse is open.
Comparative
obererer [nonstandard rare]
Superlative
der oberste

Example sentences with “oberer”

  1. Schau in der oberen Schublade nach. (Look in the upper drawer.)

Frequently asked questions

Why is it 'oberer' and not 'ober'?

'Oberer' is the declension of the adjective 'ober' when used as an attribute for a masculine noun (der obere Teil).