hinüber

Based on: hin, über
Adverb
  1. broken, ruined
  2. across
1.

broken, ruined

(Fairly common colloquial word for devices. Also used for people in the context of really exhausted.)
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Examples
  • Mein Handy ist hinüber.
  • My phone is broken.
2.

across

(In the sense of crossing a bridge or river or something. Sounds bookish. In daily life "rüber" is what people use.)
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Examples
  • Wir gehen vorsichtig über die Brücke hinüber.
  • We are carefully walking across the bridge.

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How many meanings does the German word 'hinüber' have?

hinüber has 2 distinct meanings: 1. broken, ruined, 2. across.

What is 'hinüber' related to?

The word 'hinüber' is related to hin and über.

Where can I learn more about 'hinüber'?

Check out the main YourDailyGerman Dictionary for more German vocabulary entries.