overlook in German
overlook in German is Überblick, Übersicht, bemerken — overlook means to fail to notice something, or to miss it despite it being there.
overlook in German
Überblick
A vista or point that gives a view down toward something else.
Übersicht
A vista or point that gives a view down toward something else.
bemerken
übersehen
To pretend not to have noticed (something, especially a mistake or flaw); to pass over (something) without censure or punishment.
überblicken
(archaic) To supervise, oversee; to watch over.
What does "overlook" mean?
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verb To fail to notice something, or to miss it despite it being there.
"The editor overlooked a glaring typo on the front page."
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verb To choose not to hold something against someone; to let a mistake pass without punishing it.
"I'll overlook the late arrival just this once."
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verb To have a view down over something from a higher position.
"The balcony overlooks the harbour."
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noun A point or spot that gives a wide view down over an area.
"Tourists stopped at the overlook to take photos of the canyon."
overlook in a sentence
- The editor overlooked a glaring typo on the front page.
- I'll overlook the late arrival just this once.
- The balcony overlooks the harbour.
- Tourists stopped at the overlook to take photos of the canyon.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "overlook" in German?
"overlook" in German is Überblick, Übersicht, bemerken. overlook means: To fail to notice something, or to miss it despite it being there.
How do you use "overlook" in a sentence?
Example: "The editor overlooked a glaring typo on the front page." In German, "overlook" is Überblick, Übersicht, bemerken.
Are there other ways to say "overlook" in German?
Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "overlook": Überblick, Übersicht, bemerken, übersehen, überblicken.
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