No. 14,743 in German
oberste
"Uppermost" or "highest."
In a sentence
Die oberste Regel ist immer Ehrlichkeit.
The foremost rule is always honesty.
Here, 'oberste' is used as a superlative adjective to qualify 'Regel' (rule), indicating the most important or topmost rule.
Auf der obersten Etage befindet sich das Büro des Direktors.
On the top floor is the director's office.
'Oberste' is used as an adjective describing 'Etage' (floor), referring specifically to the highest floor level.
Die Entscheidung liegt bei der obersten Instanz.
The decision is up to the highest authority.
In this context, 'oberste' describes 'Instanz' (authority), indicating the highest level of decision-making body.
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