A2Grammartwo-way case
über
over, above, across, about
In German
über
yoo-ber
English
over, above, across, about
Español
sobre, por encima de, a través de, acerca de
Italiano
sopra, su, attraverso, riguardo a
Note
Use dative for location (Wo? - Where?) and accusative for direction (Wohin? - Whither/Where to?). When used in the sense of 'about' or 'concerning', it almost always takes accusative.
Common Phrases
Common Phrases- Über allesAbove all
- Über NachtOvernight
- Über den Durst trinkenTo drink too much
- Über sich hinauswachsenTo outdo oneself
Example Sentences
Example Sentences- 1
Die Wolken ziehen über die Berge.
The clouds move over the mountains.
accusative - 2
Das Flugzeug fliegt über den Wolken.
The plane flies above the clouds.
dative - 3
Wir sprechen über das Wetter.
We talk about the weather.
accusative
FAQ
How do you say "over, above, across, about" in German?
"over, above, across, about" in German is "über" (yoo-ber). Example: Die Wolken ziehen über die Berge..
