Ober

See also: ober and ober-

German

Etymology

Shorter form of Oberkellner (“head waiter”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈoːbɐ/

• Audio:

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Noun

Ober m (genitive Obers, plural Ober)

1. (dated) waiter (usually the head waiter, but sometimes any waiter)

   Synonym: Kellner

2. (card games) over knave, queen

Further reading

• “Ober” in Duden online