VERB
überwinden/yːbɐˈvɪndn̩/to overcome; to conquer; to surmount
überwinden is a German verb that means to overcome, to conquer, or to surmount. It is pronounced /yːbɐˈvɪndn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "überwand" and the past participle is "überwunden".
Definitions
1.to overcome or deal with something difficult(difficulty, obstacle, feeling)
a.to successfully deal with a challenge, obstacle, or strong emotion
Sie konnte ihre Angst vor Hunden überwinden.—She was able to overcome her fear of dogs.
b.to conquer or surmount something physically or figuratively
Er musste viele Schwierigkeiten überwinden, um das Ziel zu erreichen.—He had to overcome many difficulties to reach the goal.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | überwinden |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | überwinde |
| Present (du) | überwindest |
| Present (er/sie/es) | überwindet |
| Preterite (ich) | überwand |
| Participle II | überwunden |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | überwände |
| Imperative (singular) | überwinde |
| Imperative (plural) | überwindet |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "überwinden" mean in English?
- "überwinden" means to overcome, to conquer, or to surmount. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "überwinden"?
- "überwinden" is pronounced /yːbɐˈvɪndn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "überwinden"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "überwinden" is "überwunden", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "überwinden"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "überwinden" becomes "überwand" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "überwinden"?
- "überwinden" is a verb in German.
