oberhalb
Translation
above, over, upstream
Examples
Das Dorf liegt oberhalb des Sees.
The village is located above the lake.
Er wohnt im Stockwerk oberhalb.
He lives on the floor above.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.gen)) above sth. The castle sits enthroned oberhalb der Stadt.
Similar Words
Synonyms: über; Antonyms: unterhalb
Etymology
Composed of 'ober' (upper, over) and 'halb' (side, half), literally meaning 'on the upper side of'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'ober' as 'over'. It indicates a position over or above something else. Often requires the genitive case.