oppe

oppe

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

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

Er der nogen oppe på loftet?

Is there anyone up in the attic?

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

Jeg bor oppe på bakken.

I live up on the hill.

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

Lyset var stadig tændt oppe over døren.

The light was still on above the door.