Uber
The English phrase uber is translated into German as Uber, referring to a car ride requested using Uber (noun).
In German, Uber is used as a noun to denote a ride obtained through the Uber platform.
Meaning: car ride requested using Uber (noun)
Did you know?
- English speakers often use 'uber' as a slang prefix meaning 'extremely', which is a direct loan from the German prefix über.
- German uses über as a prefix to create words meaning 'excessive', such as übertreiben for 'to exaggerate'.
- If you were to write the preposition über without its umlaut as 'uber', it would be considered a spelling error in standard German.
Examples in context
- Wir sollten einen Uber bestellen.We should order an Uber.
Example conversation
Maximilian and Julia are standing outside a restaurant.
- MaximilianSoll ich einen Uber für uns bestellen?Should I order an Uber for us?
- JuliaJa, das ist eine gute Idee, Maximilian.Yes, that is a good idea, Maximilian.
- MaximilianMein Uber ist in zwei Minuten hier.My Uber will be here in two minutes.
- JuliaSuper, dann können wir gleich losfahren.Great, then we can leave right away.
