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overwhelm in German

overwhelm in German is überrumpeln, übermannen, überwältigen — overwhelm means to completely overpower someone or something, whether physically or emotionally.

overwhelm in German

überrumpeln
verb
übermannen
verb
To cause to surround, to cover.
überwältigen
verb
To cause to surround, to cover.

What does "overwhelm" mean?

  1. verb To completely overpower someone or something, whether physically or emotionally.
    "The wave overwhelmed the small boat."

overwhelm in a sentence

  • The wave overwhelmed the small boat.
  • She was overwhelmed with joy when she heard the news.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "overwhelm" in German?

"overwhelm" in German is überrumpeln, übermannen, überwältigen. overwhelm means: To completely overpower someone or something, whether physically or emotionally.

How do you use "overwhelm" in a sentence?

Example: "The wave overwhelmed the small boat." In German, "overwhelm" is überrumpeln, übermannen, überwältigen.

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

Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "overwhelm": überrumpeln, übermannen, überwältigen.

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