VERB
überwinden/yːbɐˈvɪndn̩/to overcome; to surmount; to conquer
überwinden is a German verb that means to overcome, to surmount, or to conquer. 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 or challenging(difficulty, obstacle, emotion)
a.to defeat or surpass an obstacle, problem, or feeling
Er hat seine Angst vor Spinnen überwunden.—He has overcome his fear of spiders.
b.to resolve or master a challenging situation
Sie mussten viele Schwierigkeiten überwinden, um ihr Ziel zu erreichen.—They had to overcome many difficulties to reach their 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 surmount, or to conquer. 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.
