das Obere
Translation
the upper part, the top one
Examples
Das Obere im Regal ist schwer zu erreichen.
The upper part of the shelf is hard to reach.
Von den beiden gefällt mir das Obere besser.
Of the two, I like the top one better.
Grammar Patterns
((as subject)) The upper part is new. Das Obere ist neu.
((as accusative object)) I'll take the top one. Ich nehme das Obere.
Similar Words
Spitze (tip), Gipfel (peak); Antonyms: das Untere (the lower part)
Etymology
A nominalized form of the adjective 'ober' (upper).
Memory Tips
'Ober' is related to the English word 'over'. Think of the part that is 'over' the rest.