English–German

“outdo” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˌyːbɐˈbiːtən/

Example

Sie überbietet mich immer.

She always outdoes me.

Illustration for überbieten (outdo)

How to say “outdo” in German

“Outdo” in German is überbieten.

A competitor gives a higher figure or delivers a stronger result, overtaking the previous leader.

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

Example sentences with überbieten

Das neue Angebot überbietet oft die bisherigen Preise.

The new offer often exceeds the prices previously offered.

Tips for using überbieten

  • The person surpassed is an accusative object, as in jemanden überbieten, without a preposition.

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