This is the 3026th most frequent Dutch word.
bovenaf
From above.
In this sentence, 'bovenaf' is used as an adverb to denote the perspective or direction of observation, meaning 'from above'.
Hij keek naar het landschap van bovenaf.
He looked at the landscape from above.
Here 'van bovenaf' indicates the position or aspect from which the photo was captured, emphasizing the viewpoint.
De foto is genomen van bovenaf om alles te kunnen zien.
The photo was taken from above to be able to see everything.
In this sentence, 'van bovenaf' describes the perceived perspective or style in which the painting was executed, suggesting it was created with an overhead view.