VERB
überfordern/yːbɐˈfɔʁdɐn/to overwhelm; to overtax; to overstrain
überfordern is a German verb that means to overwhelm, to overtax, or to overstrain. It is pronounced /yːbɐˈfɔʁdɐn/. In conjugation, the simple past is "überforderte" and the past participle is "überfordert".
Definitions
1.to demand too much from someone; to overwhelm someone(psychological, emotional)
a.to place excessive demands on someone mentally or emotionally
Die Aufgaben in dem neuen Job überfordern ihn.—The tasks in the new job overwhelm him.
2.to expect more from someone than they can actually manage or handle(general, capability)
a.to overburden someone with work or tasks
Sie fühlt sich im Studium manchmal überfordert.—She sometimes feels overwhelmed at university.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | überfordern |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | überfordere |
| Present (du) | überforderst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | überfordert |
| Preterite (ich) | überforderte |
| Participle II | überfordert |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | überforderte |
| Imperative (singular) | überfordere |
| Imperative (plural) | überfordert |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "überfordern" mean in English?
- "überfordern" means to overwhelm, to overtax, or to overstrain. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "überfordern"?
- "überfordern" is pronounced /yːbɐˈfɔʁdɐn/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "überfordern"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "überfordern" is "überfordert", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "überfordern"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "überfordern" becomes "überforderte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "überfordern"?
- "überfordern" is a verb in German.
