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above in Norwegian

above in Norwegian is over, ovenfor, høyere — above means in a position higher than something else; overhead of.

above in Norwegian

over
adv
In a higher place; upstairs; farther upstream. [first attested around 1150–1350]
ovenfor
adv
In a higher place; upstairs; farther upstream. [first attested around 1150–1350]
høyere
adv
Higher in rank, power, or position. [first attested around 1150–1350]
over
prep
In or to a higher place; higher than; on or over the upper surface. [first attested before 1150]
ovenfor
prep
In or to a higher place; higher than; on or over the upper surface. [first attested before 1150]
over
prep
Surpassing in number or quantity; more than. [first attested around 1350–1470]
over
prep
Too proud to stoop to; averse to; disinclined towards;
utover
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 Norwegian

Common Norwegian translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "above" in Norwegian?

"above" in Norwegian is over, ovenfor, høyere. 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 Norwegian, "above" is over, ovenfor, høyere.

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

Yes — Norwegian has 4 translations listed for "above": over, ovenfor, høyere, utover.

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