darüberliegend
Translation
overlying, located above, superjacent
Examples
Die darüberliegende Wohnung ist sehr laut.
The apartment above is very loud.
Die darüberliegende Schicht schützt das Gestein.
The overlying layer protects the rock.
Grammar Patterns
darüberliegend + Noun overlying/above sth. The apartment above is loud.
Similar Words
Synonyms: obere, oberhalb; Antonyms: untere, darunterliegend
Etymology
From 'darüber' (over it, above) and 'liegend' (lying). Literally 'lying over it'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'darüber' (over it) + 'liegend' (lying). It simply describes something lying on top of something else.