Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #2500
Word (Wort)

die oberflaeche

Translation (Übersetzung) surface
Pronunciation (Aussprache) [ˈoːbɐˌflɛçə]
B1
Nouns
Intermediate
Neutral
Tags (Tags)
feminine noun intermediate abstract physical
A feminine noun referring to the outermost layer or boundary of an object. Often used in both literal and figurative contexts.

oberflaeche - German Nouns - oberflaeche Meaning - oberflaeche Translation - oberflaeche Nouns Examples

oberflaeche is a German Nouns

Learn oberflaeche meaning, translation, pronunciation, and usage examples. oberflaeche is classified as a Noun in German grammar.

oberflaeche Examples (Beispiele) in English

oberflaeche examples with English translations. See how to use oberflaeche in sentences. oberflaeche example sentences in English below.

Die Oberfläche des Tisches ist glatt.
The surface of the table is smooth.
Describing a physical object.
Er kratzt nur an der Oberfläche des Problems.
He only scratches the surface of the problem.
Figurative usage.
Die Oberfläche des Sees war ruhig.
The surface of the lake was calm.
Natural phenomenon.

oberflaeche Word Family - oberflaeche Related Words - oberflaeche Family Members

oberflaeche Word Family (Wortfamilie)

oberflaeche word family includes related words, derivatives, and word forms. Learn oberflaeche family members with meanings, translations, and usage. Explore oberflaeche related words and expand your German vocabulary.

compound (Zusammensetzung)
ober
Meaning: upper, top
Example: Oberfläche combines 'ober' (upper) and 'Fläche' (area).
Noun
related noun (verwandtes Substantiv)
Fläche
Meaning: area, surface
Example: Die Fläche des Raumes ist groß.
Noun
derived adjective (abgeleitetes Adjektiv)
oberflächlich
Meaning: superficial
Example: Seine Antwort war oberflächlich.
Adjective

oberflaeche Usage - oberflaeche Collocations - oberflaeche Idioms - oberflaeche Synonyms - oberflaeche Antonyms

oberflaeche Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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oberflaeche Collocations (Kollokationen)

oberflaeche collocations are common word combinations that native speakers use. Learn oberflaeche word combinations and how to use oberflaeche with other words naturally.

glatte Oberfläche
smooth surface
High frequency
raue Oberfläche
rough surface
High frequency
Oberfläche reinigen
clean the surface
High frequency
Oberfläche behandeln
treat the surface
Medium frequency
an der Oberfläche
on the surface
High frequency
unter der Oberfläche
beneath the surface
Medium frequency
Oberfläche des Wassers
surface of the water
Medium frequency
Oberfläche der Erde
surface of the Earth
Medium frequency

oberflaeche Idioms (Redewendungen)

oberflaeche idioms and expressions. Learn German idioms containing oberflaeche with meanings and explanations. Master oberflaeche expressions used in everyday German.

nur an der Oberfläche kratzen
only scratch the surface
To deal with only a small part of a problem or subject.
unter der Oberfläche brodeln
simmer beneath the surface
Tensions or problems that are not visible but could erupt.
die Oberfläche wahren
maintain appearances
To keep up a good outward image despite internal issues.

oberflaeche Synonyms (Synonyme)

oberflaeche synonyms - words with similar meanings. Find alternative words for oberflaeche and expand your German vocabulary. Learn oberflaeche similar words and their usage.

Fläche
Meaning: area, surface
High similarity
Außenseite
Meaning: outside
Medium similarity
Haut
Meaning: skin
Low similarity
Decke
Meaning: cover, layer
Low similarity

oberflaeche Antonyms (Antonyme)

oberflaeche antonyms - opposite words. Learn words with opposite meanings to oberflaeche. Discover oberflaeche opposite words and expand your German vocabulary.

Tiefe
Meaning: depth
Inneres
Meaning: interior
Kern
Meaning: core

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oberflaeche Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

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Haut Außenseite Decke Schicht Grenze Umfang Äußeres

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