ADJECTIVE

überflüssig/ˈyːbɐˌflʏsɪç/superfluous; unnecessary; redundant

überflüssig is a German adjective that means superfluous, unnecessary, or redundant. It is pronounced /ˈyːbɐˌflʏsɪç/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "überflüssiger" and "überflüssigsten".

Definitions

1.not needed, excessive, unnecessary(general)

a.superfluous or not required, beyond what is needed

Diese Information ist völlig überflüssig.This information is completely unnecessary.

b.redundant, dispensable

Mach dir keine überflüssigen Sorgen.Don't worry unnecessarily.

Adjective Forms

Positiveüberflüssig
Comparativeüberflüssiger
Superlativeüberflüssigsten

Frequently asked questions

What does "überflüssig" mean in English?
"überflüssig" means superfluous, unnecessary, or redundant. It is a German adjective.
How do you pronounce "überflüssig"?
"überflüssig" is pronounced /ˈyːbɐˌflʏsɪç/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What are the comparative and superlative of "überflüssig"?
The comparative of "überflüssig" is "überflüssiger" and the superlative is "überflüssigsten".
What part of speech is "überflüssig"?
"überflüssig" is a adjective in German.

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