flyover in German

flyover in German is Tiefflug, Eisenbahnüberführung, Straßenüberführung — flyover means a road, bridge, or railway built above another so that traffic can cross without stopping (British English; called an overpass in the US).

flyover in German

Tiefflug

noun

(US) A low-level flight, especially of military aircraft, of a ceremonial nature; a flypast (British).

Eisenbahnüberführung

noun

(UK, Irish, Commonwealth, Philippines) A road or railway that passes over another, allowing routes to cross without interruption.

Straßenüberführung

noun

(UK, Irish, Commonwealth, Philippines) A road or railway that passes over another, allowing routes to cross without interruption.

Überführung

noun

(UK, Irish, Commonwealth, Philippines) A road or railway that passes over another, allowing routes to cross without interruption.

What does "flyover" mean?

noun A road, bridge, or railway built above another so that traffic can cross without stopping (British English; called an overpass in the US).
"The new flyover cut the commute time by twenty minutes."
noun A ceremonial low-altitude pass by aircraft, often military, over an event or crowd.
"A flyover of fighter jets marked the end of the parade."
noun Informal: the noncoastal middle of the United States, especially when dismissed as unimportant by people on the coasts.
"He resented the term "flyover country" used to describe his home state."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

flyover in a sentence

The new flyover cut the commute time by twenty minutes.
Traffic backed up under the flyover during rush hour.
A flyover of fighter jets marked the end of the parade.
He resented the term "flyover country" used to describe his home state.

Similar words in German

overpass

Common German translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "flyover" in German?

"flyover" in German is Tiefflug, Eisenbahnüberführung, Straßenüberführung. flyover means: A road, bridge, or railway built above another so that traffic can cross without stopping (British English; called an overpass in the US).

How do you use "flyover" in a sentence?

Example: "The new flyover cut the commute time by twenty minutes." In German, "flyover" is Tiefflug, Eisenbahnüberführung, Straßenüberführung.

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

Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "flyover": Tiefflug, Eisenbahnüberführung, Straßenüberführung, Überführung.

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