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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
adj
Of heaven; heavenly. [first attested around (1150 to 1350).]
in de lucht
adj
Of heaven; heavenly. [first attested around (1150 to 1350).]
bovenvermeld
adj
(by ellipsis) Being located higher on the same page or on a preceding page. [first attested in the mid 18th century.]
bovenstaand
adj
(by ellipsis) Being located higher on the same page or on a preceding page. [first attested in the mid 18th century.]
eerder genoemd
adj
(by ellipsis) Being located higher on the same page or on a preceding page. [first attested in the mid 18th century.]
boven
adv
In a higher place; upstairs; farther upstream. [first attested around 1150–1350]
hierboven
adv
In a higher place; upstairs; farther upstream. [first attested around 1150–1350]
bovenop
prep
Physically over; on top of; worn on top of, said of clothing. [first attested before 1150.]
boven
prep
In or to a higher place; higher than; on or over the upper surface. [first attested before 1150]
hoger dan
prep
In or to a higher place; higher than; on or over the upper surface. [first attested before 1150]
ten noorden van
prep
Farther north than. [first attested before 1150]
bovendien
prep
daarenboven
prep
een trapje hoger
prep
Higher in rank, status, or position. [first attested around 1150–1350]
met een hogere rang
prep
Higher in rank, status, or position. [first attested around 1150–1350]
meer dan
prep
Surpassing in number or quantity; more than. [first attested around 1350–1470]
over
prep
Surpassing in number or quantity; more than. [first attested around 1350–1470]
meer dan
prep
Too proud to stoop to; averse to; disinclined towards;
bovendien
prep
Too proud to stoop to; averse to; disinclined towards;
daarenboven
prep
Too proud to stoop to; averse to; disinclined towards;
over
prep
Too proud to stoop to; averse to; disinclined towards;

What does "above" mean?

  1. prep In a position higher than something else; overhead of.
    "A single bulb hung above the table."
  2. prep Greater than in amount, degree, or rank.
    "Temperatures rose above thirty degrees."
  3. adv Earlier in a piece of writing; higher up on the same page.
    "See the table above for full results."
  4. 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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