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No. 541 in Danish

oppe

"Oppe" means "up" or "awake" in English, depending on context.

In a sentence

  • Jeg bor oppe på bakken.

    I live up on the hill.

    Here 'oppe' indicates a higher location or elevation relative to the speaker's current position.

  • Lyset var stadig tændt oppe over døren.

    The light was still on above the door.

    In this example, 'oppe' specifies a location vertically above the point of reference, in this case, the door.

  • Er der nogen oppe på loftet?

    Is there anyone up in the attic?

    Here, 'oppe' refers to a higher place within the same building, particularly the attic.

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