above in Dutch
above in Dutch is hemels, in de lucht, bovenvermeld — above means in a position higher than something else; overhead of.
above in Dutch
hemels
Of heaven; heavenly. [first attested around (1150 to 1350).]
in de lucht
Of heaven; heavenly. [first attested around (1150 to 1350).]
bovenvermeld
(by ellipsis) Being located higher on the same page or on a preceding page. [first attested in the mid 18th century.]
bovenstaand
(by ellipsis) Being located higher on the same page or on a preceding page. [first attested in the mid 18th century.]
eerder genoemd
(by ellipsis) Being located higher on the same page or on a preceding page. [first attested in the mid 18th century.]
boven
In a higher place; upstairs; farther upstream. [first attested around 1150–1350]
hierboven
In a higher place; upstairs; farther upstream. [first attested around 1150–1350]
bovenop
Physically over; on top of; worn on top of, said of clothing. [first attested before 1150.]
boven
In or to a higher place; higher than; on or over the upper surface. [first attested before 1150]
hoger dan
In or to a higher place; higher than; on or over the upper surface. [first attested before 1150]
ten noorden van
Farther north than. [first attested before 1150]
bovendien
daarenboven
een trapje hoger
Higher in rank, status, or position. [first attested around 1150–1350]
met een hogere rang
Higher in rank, status, or position. [first attested around 1150–1350]
meer dan
Surpassing in number or quantity; more than. [first attested around 1350–1470]
over
Surpassing in number or quantity; more than. [first attested around 1350–1470]
meer dan
Too proud to stoop to; averse to; disinclined towards;
bovendien
Too proud to stoop to; averse to; disinclined towards;
daarenboven
Too proud to stoop to; averse to; disinclined towards;
over
Too proud to stoop to; averse to; disinclined towards;
What does "above" mean?
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prep In a position higher than something else; overhead of.
"A single bulb hung above the table."
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prep Greater than in amount, degree, or rank.
"Temperatures rose above thirty degrees."
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adv Earlier in a piece of writing; higher up on the same page.
"See the table above for full results."
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noun What was mentioned earlier in a document.
"All of the above applies equally to part-time staff."
above in a sentence
- A single bulb hung above the table.
- Storm clouds gathered above the valley.
- Temperatures rose above thirty degrees.
- She was quickly promoted above her former manager.
Similar words in Dutch
Common Dutch translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "above" in Dutch?
"above" in Dutch is hemels, in de lucht, bovenvermeld. above means: In a position higher than something else; overhead of.
How do you use "above" in a sentence?
Example: "A single bulb hung above the table." In Dutch, "above" is hemels, in de lucht, bovenvermeld.
Are there other ways to say "above" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 16 translations listed for "above": hemels, in de lucht, bovenvermeld, bovenstaand, eerder genoemd, boven.
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