ˈyːbɐ

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Translation

over, above; about; via

Word origin

From Old High German ubar, from the same Germanic root as English over.

Origin
Old High German
Root
ubar
English cognates
over

Examples

Lampe hängt Tisch.

The lamp hangs above the table.

lange Problem gesprochen.

We talked about the problem for a long time.

Zug fährt München Wien.

The train goes to Vienna via Munich.

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This word is part of lesson 2.