über
A2 Preposition
English Translation
over, above, about
What does „über" mean in English?
„über" is a German preposition meaning "over, above, about" in English. CEFR Level A2 — Goethe-Institut official vocabulary.
Example Sentences
1
Gehen Sie lieber hier über die Straße.
You should cross the street here.
2
Über uns wohnt Familie Schneider.
The Schneider family lives above us.
3
Sind Sie über 18?
Are you over 18?
CEFR Level
A2
Elementary — frequently used expressions and routine tasks.
This word is part of the official Goethe-Institut A2 vocabulary list.
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