English–German

“excessively” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈyːbɐˌmɛːsɪç/

Example

Er isst übermäßig viel.

He eats far too much.

Illustration for übermäßig (excessively)

How to say “excessively” in German

“Excessively” in German is übermäßig.

A gauge needle pushed far past its normal zone.

Full entry for übermäßig: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with übermäßig

Das Urteil war übermäßig streng.

The verdict was excessively strict.

Tips for using übermäßig

  • For a neutral everyday statement of excess, zu viel is often more natural than the more formal-sounding übermäßig.

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