oberer
Translation
upper, higher, top
Examples
Der obere Teil des Berges ist steil.
The upper part of the mountain is steep.
Er wohnt im oberen Stockwerk.
He lives on the upper floor.
Grammar Patterns
((oberer)) + Noun (masculine, nominative) the upper... der obere Knopf
Similar Words
Synonyms: höher (higher); Antonyms: unterer (lower)
Etymology
From 'ober', meaning 'above' or 'over'. Cognate with English 'over'.
Memory Tips
Think of the English word 'over'. The 'oberer' part is the one that is 'over' or above something else.