How is the word über translated from German to English

Über das Thema von etwas.

On the subject of something.

preposition
English translation
about

Examples with “über”

See how the word “über” is used in sentences

  • Wir haben über Musik geredet. We talked about music.

  • Es kostet etwa zehn Dollar. It costs about ten dollars.

  • Ich wollte dich gerade anrufen, als das Telefon klingelte. I was just about to call you when the phone rang.

  • Die Kinder rannten den ganzen Nachmittag im Park umher. The kids were running about in the park all afternoon.

  • Wovon handelt dieses Buch? What is this book about?

  • Ist es etwa eine Stunde mit dem Zug? Is it about an hour by train?

  • Der Film fängt gleich an, also beeil dich. The movie is about to start, so hurry up.

  • Hör auf herumzuwandern und setz dich hin. Stop wandering about and sit down.

  • Erzähl mir von deinem neuen Job. Tell me about your new job.

  • Es waren etwa fünfzig Leute im Raum. There were about fifty people in the room.

  • Wolltest du gerade etwas sagen? Were you about to say something?

  • Papiere lagen überall auf dem Schreibtisch verstreut. Papers were scattered about on the desk.

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FAQ about “über”

How is “über” translated from German?
“über” translates into English as “about”. Add this word to your VibeLing vocabulary and lock it in with spaced repetition.
What does “über” mean?
Meaning of “über”: Über das Thema von etwas. In English — “about”.
What part of speech is “über”?
“über” is a preposition.
Where can I see examples with “über”?
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