English–German
“ignore” in German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈyːbɐgeːən/
Example
Der Chef übergeht die erfahrene Mitarbeiterin bei der Beförderung.
The boss ignores the experienced employee when deciding on a promotion.
How to say “ignore” in German
“Ignore” in German is übergehen.
A selection or discussion continues beyond one person or item, leaving that element unmentioned and unconsidered.
Example sentences with übergehen
Wir sollten dieses Thema nicht übergehen.
We should not ignore this topic.
Tips for using übergehen
- The related phrase in etwas übergehen means to change or merge into something, so the surrounding context distinguishes that meaning from deliberately passing someone over.
Other German words for “ignore”
Sie ignoriert mich oft.
She often ignores me.
Er missachtet die Regeln.
He ignores the rules.