über
Translation
about, over, above, via
Examples
Wir sprechen über das Wetter.
We are talking about the weather.
Die Lampe hängt über dem Tisch.
The lamp is hanging above the table.
Er geht über die Straße.
He is walking across the street.
Grammar Patterns
about ((sth.acc)) (topic) We are talking about the weather.
above ((sth.dat)) (location) The lamp hangs above the table.
across ((sth.acc)) (movement) He walks across the street.
via ((sth.acc)) (route) We are driving via Munich.
Similar Words
Synonyms: auf (on), von (of); Antonyms: unter (under)
Etymology
From Old High German 'ubar', cognate with English 'over'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'overview' -> looking OVER a topic means knowing ABOUT it.