oberhalb
above
At a location that is higher than another; the preposition is usually used with the genitive.
EXAMPLE
Oberhalb des Dorfes beginnt der dichte Wald.
Above the village, the dense forest begins.
oberhalb
above
oberhalb + genitive
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Meanings
oberhalb
above
Lying above a certain value, limit, or level; in a figurative sense, also above the usual or expected amount.
EXAMPLE
Sein Einkommen liegt oberhalb des Durchschnitts.
His income is above average.
Usage tips
Genitive construction
'Oberhalb' (above) is usually used with the genitive. The noun that follows indicates the location, value, or level above which something is situated.
EXAMPLE
Oberhalb des Sees liegt eine kleine Hütte.
Above the lake stands a small hut.
Oberhalb der zulässigen Höchstgeschwindigkeit wird es gefährlich.
Above the permitted maximum speed, it becomes dangerous.
Indicating height
For spatial descriptions, 'oberhalb' (above) is often used with geographical features or buildings. Typical combinations include 'oberhalb des Dorfes' (above the village), 'oberhalb der Baumgrenze' (above the tree line), and 'oberhalb der Straße' (above the road).
EXAMPLE
Oberhalb der Baumgrenze wachsen nur wenige Pflanzen.
Above the tree line, only a few plants grow.
Values and limits
With numbers and abstract quantities, 'oberhalb' (above) is often used with words such as 'Durchschnitt' (average), 'Grenze' (limit), 'Budget' (budget), or 'Niveau' (level). The noun that follows then indicates the reference value.
EXAMPLE
Die Kosten liegen oberhalb des geplanten Budgets.
The costs are above the planned budget.
Die gemessenen Werte lagen deutlich oberhalb des Grenzwerts.
The measured values were significantly above the limit.
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