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flooding in German

flooding in German is Überflutung, Überschwemmung, Überforderung — flooding means the occurrence of a flood, or water overflowing onto normally dry land.

flooding in German

Überflutung
noun
An act of flooding; a flood or gush.
Überschwemmung
noun
An act of flooding; a flood or gush.
Überforderung
noun
(psychology, figurative) Emotional overwhelm sometimes leading to a primal state of rage or panic.

What does "flooding" mean?

  1. noun The occurrence of a flood, or water overflowing onto normally dry land.
    "Flooding closed several roads after the storm."
  2. noun A therapy technique that exposes a person to a feared object or situation all at once, rather than gradually.
    "The therapist used flooding to help him overcome his fear of flying."
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flooding in a sentence

  • Flooding closed several roads after the storm.
  • The therapist used flooding to help him overcome his fear of flying.

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What is "flooding" in German?

"flooding" in German is Überflutung, Überschwemmung, Überforderung. flooding means: The occurrence of a flood, or water overflowing onto normally dry land.

How do you use "flooding" in a sentence?

Example: "Flooding closed several roads after the storm." In German, "flooding" is Überflutung, Überschwemmung, Überforderung.

Are there other ways to say "flooding" in German?

Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "flooding": Überflutung, Überschwemmung, Überforderung.

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