This is the 13413th most frequent Swedish word.
uppifrån
"Uppifrån" means "from above" in English.
Here, 'uppifrån' describes the vantage point or perspective of viewing from a higher location.
Jag såg hela staden uppifrån berget.
I saw the entire city from up the mountain.
In this case, 'uppifrån' metaphorically refers to viewing or understanding something from a broader or elevated perspective.
Betraktar man saken uppifrån, ser den annorlunda ut.
When you consider the matter from above, it appears different.
Here, 'uppifrån' indicates the direction or origin of impact on the object.