Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #2500
Word (Wort)

die Oberfläche

Translation (Übersetzung) surface
Pronunciation (Aussprache) [ˈoːbɐˌflɛçə]
B1
Nouns
Intermediate
Neutral
Tags (Tags)
feminine noun intermediate abstract physical
A feminine noun referring to the outer or topmost layer of something, both literally (physical surfaces) and figuratively (superficial aspects).

Oberfläche - German Nouns - Oberfläche Meaning - Oberfläche Translation - Oberfläche Nouns Examples

Oberfläche is a German Nouns

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

Oberfläche Examples (Beispiele) in English

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Die Oberfläche des Sees ist ruhig.
The surface of the lake is calm.
Describing a physical surface.
Er kratzt nur an der Oberfläche des Problems.
He only scratches the surface of the problem.
Figurative use for superficial analysis.
Die Oberfläche des Möbelstücks muss poliert werden.
The surface of the furniture needs to be polished.
Practical application in maintenance.

Oberfläche Word Family - Oberfläche Related Words - Oberfläche Family Members

Oberfläche Word Family (Wortfamilie)

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

compound (Zusammensetzung)
Ober-
Meaning: upper, top
Example: Oberfläche combines 'Ober-' (upper) and 'Fläche' (area).
Noun
root (Stamm)
Fläche
Meaning: area, surface
Example: Fläche is the base word meaning a flat area.
Noun
derived (abgeleitet)
oberflächlich
Meaning: superficial
Example: Seine Antwort war oberflächlich. (His answer was superficial.)
Adjective

Oberfläche Usage - Oberfläche Collocations - Oberfläche Idioms - Oberfläche Synonyms - Oberfläche Antonyms

Oberfläche Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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Oberfläche Collocations (Kollokationen)

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

glatte Oberfläche
smooth surface
High frequency
raue Oberfläche
rough surface
High frequency
Oberfläche reinigen
clean the surface
High frequency
Oberfläche bearbeiten
treat/process the surface
Medium frequency
an der Oberfläche
on the surface
High frequency
Oberfläche des Wassers
surface of the water
Medium frequency
Oberfläche des Planeten
surface of the planet
Medium frequency
Oberfläche vergolden
gild the surface
Low frequency

Oberfläche Idioms (Redewendungen)

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

nur an der Oberfläche kratzen
only scratch the surface
To deal with something superficially without getting to the deeper issues.
unter der Oberfläche
beneath the surface
Referring to hidden or underlying aspects not immediately visible.
die Oberfläche wahren
maintain appearances
To keep up a superficial image or facade.

Oberfläche Synonyms (Synonyme)

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

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

Oberfläche Antonyms (Antonyme)

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

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

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Oberfläche Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

Oberfläche semantically related words - words that are conceptually or thematically related to Oberfläche. Explore Oberfläche related vocabulary and discover words in the same semantic field. Learn Oberfläche contextually related words to expand your German vocabulary.

Fläche Haut Außenseite Decke Schicht Textur Beschaffenheit Äußeres

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