VERB
überragen/ˌyːbɐˈʁaːɡn̩/to tower above; to surpass
überragen is a German verb that means to tower above or to surpass. It is pronounced /ˌyːbɐˈʁaːɡn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "überragte" and the past participle is "überragt".
Definitions
1.to project above; to tower over something or someone(physical height or position)
a.to rise above something in height or size
Der Kirchturm überragt alle anderen Gebäude in der Stadt.—The church tower towers above all other buildings in the town.
2.to surpass someone or something (in ability, achievement, etc.)(figurative, quality or performance)
a.to be superior to; to outshine
Mit ihrer Leistung überragte sie alle anderen Teilnehmer.—With her performance, she surpassed all the other participants.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | überragen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | überrage |
| Present (du) | überragst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | überragt |
| Preterite (ich) | überragte |
| Participle II | überragt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | überragte |
| Imperative (singular) | überrag |
| Imperative (plural) | überragt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "überragen" mean in English?
- "überragen" means to tower above or to surpass. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "überragen"?
- "überragen" is pronounced /ˌyːbɐˈʁaːɡn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "überragen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "überragen" is "überragt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "überragen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "überragen" becomes "überragte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "überragen"?
- "überragen" is a verb in German.
