übereinander
Translation
one on top of the other, stacked, on top of each other
Examples
Die Bücher liegen übereinander.
The books are lying on top of each other.
Bitte stapeln Sie die Stühle übereinander.
Please stack the chairs on top of each other.
Sie wohnen direkt übereinander.
They live directly one above the other.
Grammar Patterns
((spatial)) spatially The books are lying übereinander.
((with verbs of motion)) with verbs of motion to lay/stack sth. übereinander Please stack the boxes übereinander.
Similar Words
Synonyms: aufeinander (on top of one another)
Etymology
From 'über' (over/above) + 'einander' (each other). Literally 'over each other'.
Memory Tips
Think of bunk beds: one bed is 'über' (over) the other one, and they are 'einander' (on each other).