VERB
übersehen/ˈyːbɐˌzeːən/overlook; miss; survey
übersehen is a German verb that means overlook, miss, or survey. It is pronounced /ˈyːbɐˌzeːən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "übersah" and the past participle is "übersehen".
Definitions
1.to not notice something, overlook, miss(not noticing)
a.to fail to see or notice something, often by mistake or inattention
Ich habe den Fehler in dem Bericht übersehen.—I overlooked the mistake in the report.
2.to view something from a high point; to have a view over something(comprehensive view)
a.to be able to see the whole of something from above or afar
Von diesem Turm kann man die ganze Stadt übersehen.—From this tower you can overlook the entire city.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | übersehen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | übersehe |
| Present (du) | übersiehst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | übersieht |
| Preterite (ich) | übersah |
| Participle II | übersehen |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | übersähe |
| Imperative (singular) | übersieh |
| Imperative (plural) | überseht |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "übersehen" mean in English?
- "übersehen" means overlook, miss, or survey. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "übersehen"?
- "übersehen" is pronounced /ˈyːbɐˌzeːən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "übersehen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "übersehen" is "übersehen", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "übersehen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "übersehen" becomes "übersah" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "übersehen"?
- "übersehen" is a verb in German.
