das Obenende
Translation
upper end, top end, top
Examples
Das Obenende des Stocks ist spitz.
The top end of the stick is pointed.
Er hielt das Seil am Obenende fest.
He held the rope firmly at the upper end.
Grammar Patterns
at the ((Obenende)) at the upper end He held the rope at the Obenende.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Spitze, Gipfel; Antonyms: Unterende
Etymology
A compound word from 'oben' (up, above) and 'Ende' (end). It literally means 'upper end'.
Memory Tips
This is a very literal compound noun. Just combine the meanings of 'oben' (up) and 'Ende' (end) to get 'upper end'.