"über" is the German word for "above" or "over". It does not literally translate as "super" in English, but this is how it is usually translated in compounds.
by A real German person May 13, 2005
1. German word for "above" or "over". Although frequently seen spelled as uber, the correct spelling "über".
2. More modernly this word has become mainstream in American pop culture as an adjective to add emphasis to the impressiveness of something.
2. More modernly this word has become mainstream in American pop culture as an adjective to add emphasis to the impressiveness of something.
by TattooedGoodGirl June 11, 2006
"über" is the German word for "above" or "over". Is does not mean "super" what many Americans tend to use "über" for.
by Anna December 27, 2003
In slang, über is an adjective synonymous with superior, beyond, surpassing, etc. Über retains the meaning from the language it came from, in this case German.
It can be used as an adverb in order to amplify a verb or another adjective's meaning. In may be hyphenated when used in this sense, as shown below.
It can be used as an adverb in order to amplify a verb or another adjective's meaning. In may be hyphenated when used in this sense, as shown below.
Günther's über clock can display any desired information in addition to the time.
Engelbert just got this über-cool video game.
Engelbert just got this über-cool video game.
by bowlofnoodles September 20, 2008
by Gracie Lou, aka Lulu July 01, 2010
to the extreme. A word added to the front of another word to emphasize often intended in a larger than life way.
pronounced: oo-ber.
pronounced: oo-ber.
by Idy December 28, 2005
German for "superior," "super," "over," "above," and "beyond," among other things. As with many German words, the context dictates the proper denotation.
Without the diaresis above the "u," the word must be written as "ueber," otherwise it is improper. "Uber" is no such word; it doesn't exist.
Without the diaresis above the "u," the word must be written as "ueber," otherwise it is improper. "Uber" is no such word; it doesn't exist.
by Amerikaner August 24, 2006