oben
upstairs
The German word 'oben' is used to describe a location that is above, or on the next floor up. It is often used in the context of a building or house, similar to the English word 'upstairs'. For example, 'Das Badezimmer ist oben' translates to 'The bathroom is upstairs' in English.
Example sentences using: oben
Das Buch liegt oben auf dem Regal.
The book is on top of the shelf.
This sentence demonstrates the use of 'oben' to indicate a physical position, specifically a higher location, implying the book is placed in a position above other possible locations where books could be stored.
Oben ist der Himmel blau.
Above, the sky is blue.
In this case, 'oben' is used to show a location in a more abstract sense, pointing to something that is located higher up or in the upward direction from the speaker's viewpoint.
Sie repariert das Leck oben in der Wohnung.
She is fixing the leak upstairs in the flat.
In this sentence, 'oben' is used to refer to a higher floor or level within a building, indicating that the person is doing the repairs somewhere above the ground floor.