I'm referring to word groups like oben, droben. Or außen, draußen.

Does the "dr-" represent something in its own right, perhaps a contraction of "der?"

Apparently, they lend some subtle changes or shades of meaning to the above-mentioned adverbs. How does that come about?

I'm referring to word groups like oben and droben, or außen and draußen.

Does the "dr-" represent something in its own right, perhaps a contraction of "dr-"?

Apparently, they lend some subtle changes or shades of meaning to the above-mentioned adverbs. How does that come about?

I'm referring to word groups like oben, droben. Or aussen, draussen.

Does the "dr" represent something in its own right, perhaps a contraction of "der?"

Apparently, they lend some subtle changes or shades of meaning to the above-mentioned adverbs. How does that come about?

I'm referring to word groups like oben, droben. Or außen, draußen.

Does the "dr-" represent something in its own right, perhaps a contraction of "der?"

Apparently, they lend some subtle changes or shades of meaning to the above-mentioned adverbs. How does that come about?