upper

upper

The Swedish word "upper" means "heels" (plural for the back part of a shoe).

Here 'övre' denotes something at a higher physical position, specifically relating to the shelf in this context.

Hon försökte nå den övre hyllan utan hjälp.

She tried to reach the upper shelf without assistance.

Here 'övre' is describing the location within the book, indicating which specific paragraph should be read.

Läraren bad dem att öppna boken och läsa det övre stycket.

The teacher asked them to open the book and read the upper paragraph.

Here 'övre' refers to a higher geographical area or region of the city.

De bodde i den övre delen av staden.

They lived in the upper part of the city.