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above-mentioned
Appearing further above in a text or already mentioned. Used mainly in written language.
Aus den obigen Ausführungen wird deutlich, dass eine schnelle Lösung nötig ist.
From the above explanations, it becomes clear that a quick solution is necessary.
The word 'obig' (above-mentioned) is used almost exclusively in written language. It sounds formal and is typical of letters, emails, reports, or academic texts.
Bitte überweisen Sie den Betrag auf das obige Konto.
Please transfer the amount to the above account.
'Obig' (above-mentioned) is derived from the adverb 'oben' (above). The ending '-ig' turns it into an adjective. So it literally means 'the one that is above'.
Der obige Verweis führt zu einer externen Webseite.
The above reference leads to an external website.
'Obig' (above-mentioned) is almost always used directly before a noun (attributively). It cannot really be used alone as a predicate. So you say 'der obige Satz' (the above sentence), but not 'Der Satz ist obig.'
Die in der obigen Tabelle genannten Zahlen sind vorläufig.
The figures given in the above table are preliminary.
aforementioned
Both words refer to something that has already been mentioned. “Obig” specifically refers to a passage further up in the text, while “vorgenannt” can mean any earlier mention in the text or conversation and sounds more formal. When clearly referring upward in the text, “obig” is the better choice.
Bitte beachten Sie die obigen Hinweise zur Anmeldung.
Please note the above-mentioned instructions for registration.
Bitte beachten Sie die vorgenannten Hinweise zur Anmeldung.
Please note the aforementioned instructions for registration.
