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In German über has more than one meaning.

Über can be over, about, above, across, or by. It depends on the whole sentence.

Ich schreibe über dich. I write about you.

Du musst über die Brücke und dann rechts. You have to go over the bridge than make a right.

Über der Türe hängt ein Bild. Above the door there is a picture.

Über dem Fluss ist das Restaurant. The restaurant is across the river.

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