Oberfläche

German

Etymology

From ober- +‎ Fläche. Likely a calque of Latin superficiēs.

Attested since the 17th century.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈoːbɐˌflɛçə/ (Germany)
    • Audio:(file)(Germany)
  • IPA(key): /ˈoːbɐˌflɛçɛ/, [oːb̥ɐ-] (Austria, Southern Germany, Switzerland)

Noun

Oberfläche f (genitive Oberfläche, plural Oberflächen)

  1. surface

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