die Oberfläche
Translation
surface, interface, exterior
Examples
Die Oberfläche des Tisches ist glatt.
The surface of the table is smooth.
Die Benutzeroberfläche ist sehr einfach.
The user interface is very simple.
Er kratzte nur an der Oberfläche des Problems.
He only scratched the surface of the problem.
Grammar Patterns
the ((surface)) ((of sth.)) the surface of something The surface of the lake is calm.
Similar Words
Synonyms: exterior, face; Antonyms: depth, core, interior.
Etymology
From 'ober-' (over, upper) + 'Fläche' (surface, area). It literally means 'upper surface'.
Memory Tips
Imagine the 'over-face' of an object—the top layer you see and touch, like the surface of water or a screen interface.