English–German
“overwhelming” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˌyːbɐˈvɛltɪgənt/
Example
Die Aussicht ist überwältigend.
The view is overwhelming.
How to say “overwhelming” in German
“Overwhelming” in German is überwältigend.
A vast view fills the mind so completely that ordinary details fade and only its powerful impact remains.
Example sentences with überwältigend
Seine Vorstellung hinterließ überwältigende Eindrücke.
The impressions left by his performance were overwhelming.
Tips for using überwältigend
- German can use überwältigend for strongly positive experiences such as beauty, whereas English overwhelming often suggests distress or excess.