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above in Finnish

above in Finnish is taivaallinen, ylempänä (oleva), yllä — above means in a position higher than something else; overhead of.

above in Finnish

taivaallinen
adj
Of heaven; heavenly. [first attested around (1150 to 1350).]
ylempänä (oleva)
adj
(by ellipsis) Being located higher on the same page or on a preceding page. [first attested in the mid 18th century.]
yllä
adv
edellä
adv
Higher in the same page; earlier in the order as far as writing products go. [first attested before 1150.]
yllä
adv
Higher in the same page; earlier in the order as far as writing products go. [first attested before 1150.]
ylhäällä
adv
In a higher place; upstairs; farther upstream. [first attested around 1150–1350]
korkealla
adv
In a higher place; upstairs; farther upstream. [first attested around 1150–1350]
olla ylempiarvoinen kuin
adv
Higher in rank, power, or position. [first attested around 1150–1350]
ylempänä
adv
Higher in rank, power, or position. [first attested around 1150–1350]
yläpuolella
adv
Higher in rank, power, or position. [first attested around 1150–1350]
ynnä
adv
(archaic) In addition. [first attested around 1150–1350]
yli
adv
More in number. [first attested around 1350–1470]
yli nollan
adv
Above zero; above freezing. [first attested in the mid 20th century.]
päältä
adv
(biology) On the upper half or the dorsal surface of an animal.
edellä mainittu
noun
Something, especially a person's name in legal documents, that appears higher on the same page or on a preceding page.
yllä mainittu
noun
Something, especially a person's name in legal documents, that appears higher on the same page or on a preceding page.
yläpuolella
prep
Physically over; on top of; worn on top of, said of clothing. [first attested before 1150.]
yllä
prep
Physically over; on top of; worn on top of, said of clothing. [first attested before 1150.]
päällä
prep
Physically over; on top of; worn on top of, said of clothing. [first attested before 1150.]
taaempana
prep
Physically over; on top of; worn on top of, said of clothing. [first attested before 1150.]
takana
prep
Physically over; on top of; worn on top of, said of clothing. [first attested before 1150.]
yllä
prep
In or to a higher place; higher than; on or over the upper surface. [first attested before 1150]
yläpuolella
prep
In or to a higher place; higher than; on or over the upper surface. [first attested before 1150]
päällä
prep
In or to a higher place; higher than; on or over the upper surface. [first attested before 1150]
ylemmäs
prep
In or to a higher place; higher than; on or over the upper surface. [first attested before 1150]
ylempänä
prep
In or to a higher place; higher than; on or over the upper surface. [first attested before 1150]
pohjoisempana
prep
Farther north than. [first attested before 1150]
ylle
prep
Rising; appearing out of reach height-wise. [first attested around 1150–1350]
lisäksi
prep
yläpuolella
prep
Higher in rank, status, or position. [first attested around 1150–1350]
yli
prep
Surpassing in number or quantity; more than. [first attested around 1350–1470]
yläpuolella
prep
Too proud to stoop to; averse to; disinclined towards;
lisäksi
prep
Too proud to stoop to; averse to; disinclined towards;
mieluummin (kuin)
prep
Too proud to stoop to; averse to; disinclined towards;
takana
prep
Beyond; on the other side.

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."
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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.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "above" in Finnish?

"above" in Finnish is taivaallinen, ylempänä (oleva), yllä. 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 Finnish, "above" is taivaallinen, ylempänä (oleva), yllä.

Are there other ways to say "above" in Finnish?

Yes — Finnish has 23 translations listed for "above": taivaallinen, ylempänä (oleva), yllä, edellä, ylhäällä, korkealla.

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