Sie rannte nach oben, um ihre Tasche zu holen.
English: She ran upstairs to get her bag.
oben /ˈoːbən/ · adverb · CEFR B1. German translation of "upstairs".
See also: Vocabulary entry (German)
- Source term
- upstairs
- Translation
- oben
- CEFR Level
- B1
- Part of speech
- adverb
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| Dictionary form | oben |
|---|---|
| Use note | Use the form shown here as the lookup form. |
How to use it in a sentence
- Pattern
- Subject + helper/modal + oben
- Examples
- Wir müssen oft oben.
- Tip
- Adjust endings and word order to match the full sentence.
Example Sentences
Ich bin um zehn nach oben gegangen, um ins Bett zu gehen.
English: I went upstairs to bed at ten.
Er schläft oben im kleinen Zimmer.
English: He sleeps upstairs in the small room.
Related vocabulary
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on business → geschäftlich
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part time → Teilzeit
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primary school → Grundschule
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secondary school → weiterführende Schule
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booking office → Schalter
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notice board → Schwarzes Brett
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opening hours → Öffnungszeiten
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dining room → Esszimmer
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waiting room → Wartezimmer
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living room → Wohnzimmer
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facilities → Einrichtungen
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kitchen → Küche
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