English–German

“tower over” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˌyːbɐˈʁaːgən/

Example

Der Turm überragt die Häuser.

The tower towers over the houses.

Illustration for überragen (tower over)

How to say “tower over” in German

“Tower over” in German is überragen.

A prominent structure or quality extends well beyond everything around it and immediately attracts attention through its clear lead.

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

Example sentences with überragen

In puncto Innovation überragt das Start-up alle Mitbewerber.

In terms of innovation, the start-up towers over all competitors.

Tips for using überragen

  • The verb normally describes a clear comparison with an object or group, so the surpassed thing is commonly named after it in the accusative case.

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