überfallen/ˌyːbɐˈfalən/to attack; to raid; to mug
überfallen is a German verb that means to attack, to raid, or to mug. It is pronounced /ˌyːbɐˈfalən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "überfiel" and the past participle is "überfallen".
Definitions
1.to attack or assault someone or something by surprise, often with violence or criminal intent(crime, violence)
a.to rob or mug a person or place suddenly, usually as a crime
Die Bank wurde gestern von zwei Männern überfallen.—The bank was robbed by two men yesterday.
b.to unexpectedly assault a person, especially with physical violence
Der Wanderer wurde im Wald von Unbekannten überfallen.—The hiker was attacked in the forest by unknown people.
2.to overwhelm or overcome suddenly (of feelings, tiredness, etc.)(overwhelm; figurative)
a.(of feelings) to seize suddenly; to come over someone unexpectedly
Eine große Müdigkeit überfiel ihn nach dem langen Tag.—A great tiredness overcame him after the long day.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | überfallen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | überfalle |
| Present (du) | überfällst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | überfällt |
| Preterite (ich) | überfiel |
| Participle II | überfallen |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | überfiele |
| Imperative (singular) | überfall |
| Imperative (plural) | überfallt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "überfallen" mean in English?
- "überfallen" means to attack, to raid, or to mug. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "überfallen"?
- "überfallen" is pronounced /ˌyːbɐˈfalən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "überfallen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "überfallen" is "überfallen", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "überfallen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "überfallen" becomes "überfiel" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "überfallen"?
- "überfallen" is a verb in German.
