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oben

/ˈoːbn̩/· adverb

up, upstairs, at the top

Oben is the floor above you, the top shelf, the top of the page.

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oben
up, upstairs, at the top

Der Chef ist oben.

The boss is upstairs.

Common combinations

  • nach obenupwards, upstairs
  • oben linkstop left
  • von obenfrom above

Similar & opposite

↔ Opposites
unten

Real examples

  • Mein Büro ist oben, im zweiten Stock.My office is upstairs, on the second floor.
  • Die Ordner stehen oben im Regal.The files are at the top of the shelf.
  • Unterschreiben Sie bitte oben rechts.Please sign at the top right.

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