VERB
überholen/ˌyːbɐˈhoːlən/to overtake; to pass; to surpass
überholen is a German verb that means to overtake, to pass, or to surpass. It is pronounced /ˌyːbɐˈhoːlən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "überholte" and the past participle is "überholt".
Definitions
1.to pass or move ahead of something or someone while traveling in the same direction(traffic, movement)
a.to overtake another vehicle
Er hat auf der Autobahn ein Auto überholt.—He overtook a car on the highway.
2.to surpass or outstrip someone or something in achievement or performance(general, figurative)
a.to become better or more advanced than someone else
Das neue Unternehmen hat die Konkurrenz schnell überholt.—The new company quickly surpassed the competition.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | überholen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | überhole |
| Present (du) | überholst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | überholt |
| Preterite (ich) | überholte |
| Participle II | überholt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | überholte |
| Imperative (singular) | überhol |
| Imperative (plural) | überholt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "überholen" mean in English?
- "überholen" means to overtake, to pass, or to surpass. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "überholen"?
- "überholen" is pronounced /ˌyːbɐˈhoːlən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "überholen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "überholen" is "überholt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "überholen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "überholen" becomes "überholte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "überholen"?
- "überholen" is a verb in German.
