obere
upper
Located higher up or forming the upper part of something.
EXAMPLE
Die obere Schublade ist leer.
The upper drawer is empty.
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Meanings
obere
upper
Higher in a hierarchy or belonging to a higher level.
EXAMPLE
Die obere Führungsebene entscheidet über wichtige Fragen.
Upper management makes decisions on important matters.
Forms
Comparison
| basic form | obere |
|---|---|
| superlative | am obersten |
After der, die, das
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | - | - | - | -n |
| acc. | -n | - | - | -n |
| dat. | -n | -n | -n | -n |
| gen. | -n | -n | -n | -n |
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After ein, eine
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -r | - | -s | -n |
| acc. | -n | - | -s | -n |
| dat. | -n | -n | -n | -n |
| gen. | -n | -n | -n | -n |
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Without article
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -r | - | -s | - |
| acc. | -n | - | -s | - |
| dat. | -m | -r | -m | -n |
| gen. | -n | -r | -n | -r |
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Usage tips
Spatial collocations
In its spatial sense, 'obere' (upper) is often used with parts or areas of an object or building. Typical collocations are 'obere Etage' (upper floor), 'obere Hälfte' (upper half), 'oberer Rand' (upper edge), and 'obere Schicht' (upper layer).
EXAMPLE
Im oberen Fach liegt mein Reisepass.
My passport is in the upper compartment.
Die obere Hälfte des Bildes ist besonders hell.
The upper half of the picture is particularly bright.
Indicating position
'Obere' (upper) can specify a position within a larger whole. It most often describes something located above another part or forming the highest section of something.
EXAMPLE
Bitte öffne die obere Tür des Schranks.
Please open the upper door of the cabinet.
Im oberen Teil des Formulars steht die Adresse.
The address is in the upper part of the form.
Hierarchical collocations
When referring to a higher rank, 'obere' (upper) is often used with words relating to organizations, politics, and society. Typical collocations are 'obere Führungsebene' (upper management) and 'obere Einkommensgruppe' (upper income group).
EXAMPLE
In den oberen Einkommensgruppen ist die Steuerlast höher.
The tax burden is higher in the upper income groups.
In real life
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