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above

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adverb

(REFERS TO A HIGHER POSITION)

Die Bücher sind oben im Regal. - The books are above on the shelf.

Schau nach oben, dort ist der Himmel. - Look above, there is the sky.

preposition

(INDICATES A POSITION HIGHER THAN SOMETHING)

Der Vogel fliegt über das Haus. - The bird flies above the house.

Die Lampe hängt über dem Tisch. - The lamp hangs above the table.

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