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Up

əp
Extremely common
600 - 700
600 - 700
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oben, hoch, nach oben, auf, schließlich

Up meanings in German

oben

Example:
Look up!
Schau nach oben!
The book is up there.
Das Buch ist da oben.
Usage: formal/informalContext: When referring to a higher position or location.
Note: Can also be used in phrasal verbs like 'upset' or 'upsetzen'.

hoch

Example:
The plane is flying up in the sky.
Das Flugzeug fliegt hoch am Himmel.
Can you turn up the volume?
Kannst du die Lautstärke hochdrehen?
Usage: formal/informalContext: Referring to increasing height or level.
Note: Often used in expressions related to increasing something.

nach oben

Example:
Climb up the stairs.
Steige die Treppe nach oben.
She walked up to the door.
Sie ging zur Tür nach oben.
Usage: formal/informalContext: When indicating movement towards a higher position or direction.
Note: Can be used in various directional phrases.

auf

Example:
Put the cup up on the shelf.
Stelle die Tasse auf das Regal.
The cat climbed up the tree.
Die Katze ist auf den Baum geklettert.
Usage: formal/informalContext: Denoting a position or movement to a higher surface or location.
Note: Also used in combination with prepositions to indicate location.

schließlich

Example:
I ended up going to the party.
Letztendlich bin ich zur Party gegangen.
Things will turn up fine.
Am Ende wird alles gut werden.
Usage: formal/informalContext: Used to indicate a final or eventual outcome.
Note: Commonly used in phrases related to conclusions or final states.

Up's synonyms

Above

Above means at a higher level or position than something else.
Example: The painting hung above the fireplace.
Note: While 'up' generally indicates a direction towards a higher position, 'above' specifically refers to a position directly over something else.

Skyward

Skyward means toward the sky or in an upward direction.
Example: The balloons floated skyward into the clouds.
Note: Similar to 'up' in indicating upward movement, 'skyward' emphasizes the direction towards the sky.

Elevated

Elevated means raised to a higher level or position.
Example: The platform was elevated above the ground.
Note: Unlike 'up' which is a general direction, 'elevated' specifically refers to something being raised to a higher level.

Upward

Upward means moving or facing in a direction toward a higher position.
Example: The arrow flew upward into the sky.
Note: Similar to 'up' in indicating upward movement, 'upward' emphasizes the direction of movement towards a higher position.

Up expressions, common phrases

Up to

Means 'as far as' or 'until,' often used to indicate a limit or maximum.
Example: You can choose any dessert up to $10.
Note: The phrase 'up to' implies a boundary or restriction, unlike just 'up' which indicates a direction.

Wake up

To stop sleeping and become conscious.
Example: I need to wake up early for work tomorrow.
Note: While 'up' can just indicate a direction, 'wake up' specifically refers to the action of rousing from sleep.

Make up

To reconcile or resolve a disagreement.
Example: They need to make up after their argument.
Note: Unlike 'up' which is often used for direction, 'make up' involves the act of resolving or restoring a relationship.

Look up

To search for information or a definition.
Example: I'll look up that word in the dictionary.
Note: While 'up' can indicate a physical direction, 'look up' entails seeking information or knowledge.

Cheer up

To make someone feel happier or more positive.
Example: I brought you some flowers to cheer you up.
Note: Unlike 'up' which often signifies a spatial movement, 'cheer up' involves boosting someone's mood or spirits.

Back up

To make a copy of data as a precaution against loss.
Example: Remember to back up your files regularly to avoid losing them.
Note: While 'up' can denote an upward direction, 'back up' refers to creating a duplicate or safeguarding data.

Shut up

A rude way of telling someone to stop talking.
Example: Please shut up, I'm trying to concentrate.
Note: Unlike 'up' which often indicates an upward movement, 'shut up' is a command to cease speaking.

Up everyday (slang) expressions

Up for grabs

This phrase means something is available for anyone to take or claim.
Example: The last piece of cake is up for grabs, whoever gets there first can have it.
Note: The original word 'up' refers to a direction or movement, while 'up for grabs' implies availability or opportunity.

Up in the air

This phrase means something is uncertain or undecided.
Example: The decision is still up in the air, we haven't finalized anything yet.
Note: The original word 'up' denotes a higher position, while 'up in the air' signifies uncertainty.

Up the ante

To increase the stakes or raise the level of a situation.
Example: To attract more players, the casino decided to up the ante in their poker game.
Note: The original word 'up' indicates an upward direction, while 'up the ante' refers to escalating a situation.

Up the creek without a paddle

To be in a difficult or challenging situation without any means of help or control.
Example: If we miss the last bus, we'll be up the creek without a paddle.
Note: The original word 'up' relates to a higher position, while 'up the creek without a paddle' describes being in a helpless situation.

Up to snuff

Meeting a certain standard or being satisfactory in quality.
Example: His performance needs to be up to snuff if he wants to keep his job.
Note: The original word 'up' denotes an upward direction, while 'up to snuff' indicates meeting a standard or requirement.

Up one's sleeve

To have a secret plan or alternative strategy.
Example: She always has a trick up her sleeve when it comes to solving problems.
Note: The original word 'up' refers to a higher position, while 'up one's sleeve' implies having a hidden or secret plan.

Upshot

The final result or conclusion of a situation.
Example: The upshot of the meeting was that we all had to work overtime this weekend.
Note: The original word 'up' relates to a higher position, while 'upshot' refers to the final outcome or consequence.

Up - Examples

The balloon is going up.
Der Ballon geht nach oben.
Please come up to my office.
Bitte komm in mein Büro.
The price of the stock is going up.
Der Preis der Aktie steigt.

Up grammar

Up - Adverb (Adverb) / Adverb (Adverb)
Lemma: up
Conjugations
Adjective (Adjective): up
Adverb (Adverb): up
Noun, plural (Noun, plural): ups
Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): up
Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): upped
Verb, past participle (Verb, past participle): upped
Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): upping
Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): ups
Verb, base form (Verb, base form): up
Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): up
Syllables, Separation and Stress
up Contains 1 syllables: up
Phonetic transcription: ˈəp
up , ˈəp (The red syllable is stressed)

Up - Importance and usage frequency

The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
up: 600 - 700 (Extremely common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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