ADVERB
überhaupt/ˌyːbɐˈhaʊ̯pt/at all; actually; ever
überhaupt is a German adverb that means at all, actually, or ever. It is pronounced /ˌyːbɐˈhaʊ̯pt/.
Definitions
1.at all (used for emphasis, esp. in negatives and questions)(emphasis; in negation or question)
a.in any way, under any circumstances
Hast du überhaupt verstanden, worum es geht?—Did you even understand what it’s about at all?
b.not at all (in negative sentences)
Ich habe überhaupt keine Zeit.—I have no time at all.
2.actually; really (strengthening a statement, sometimes expressing surprise)(emphasis; in statement)
a.emphasizing or clarifying something
Das ist überhaupt nicht schwer.—That’s not hard at all.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "überhaupt" mean in English?
- "überhaupt" means at all, actually, or ever. It is a German adverb.
- How do you pronounce "überhaupt"?
- "überhaupt" is pronounced /ˌyːbɐˈhaʊ̯pt/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What part of speech is "überhaupt"?
- "überhaupt" is a adverb in German.
