This is the 541st most frequent Danish word.
oppe
"Oppe" means "up" or "awake" in English, depending on context.
Here 'oppe' indicates a higher location or elevation relative to the speaker's current position.
Jeg bor oppe på bakken.
I live up on the hill.
In this example, 'oppe' specifies a location vertically above the point of reference, in this case, the door.
Lyset var stadig tændt oppe over døren.
The light was still on above the door.
Here, 'oppe' refers to a higher place within the same building, particularly the attic.