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overprotective in German

overprotective in German is überfürsorglich — overprotective means excessively concerned with protecting someone, to an unhelpful or restrictive degree.

overprotective in German

überfürsorglich
adj
excessively protective, wanting to give too much protection (especially to children)

What does "overprotective" mean?

  1. adj Excessively concerned with protecting someone, to an unhelpful or restrictive degree.
    "Her overprotective parents wouldn't let her walk to school alone."
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overprotective in a sentence

  • Her overprotective parents wouldn't let her walk to school alone.

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What is "overprotective" in German?

"overprotective" in German is überfürsorglich. overprotective means: Excessively concerned with protecting someone, to an unhelpful or restrictive degree.

How do you use "overprotective" in a sentence?

Example: "Her overprotective parents wouldn't let her walk to school alone." In German, "overprotective" is überfürsorglich.

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