Meaning 1neutral · 82%
At a higher position than a named place or object.
Natural examples
Oberhalb des Dorfes beginnt ein dichter Wald.
A dense forest begins above the village.
Die Lampe hängt oberhalb des Esstisches.
The lamp hangs above the dining table.
Wir fanden eine Quelle oberhalb der Straße.
We found a spring above the road.
Usage note
Oberhalb usually takes the genitive: oberhalb des Dorfes. Spoken German also uses von + dative.
Mini-lesson: oberhalb
At a higher position than a named place or object. Oberhalb usually takes the genitive: oberhalb des Dorfes. Spoken German also uses von + dative.
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