German Conversation · Level 74
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German word
überholt
Pronunciation
IPA/ˌyːbɐˈhoːlt/
Meaning
- adjectiveoutdated
Example
Diese Theorie ist überholt.
This theory is out of date.
More examples
Viele Vorschriften werden heute als überholt angesehen.
Many regulations are considered outdated today.
Core concept
A rule or method still visible but no longer usable after a newer one has taken its place.
Common phrases
als überholt angesehen werden
be considered outdated
ganz überholt
completely outdated
politisch überholt
politically outdated
Similar words
veraltet: No longer current because changing times have made it old and less useful.
obsolet: No longer suitable for practical use because it has been replaced.
altmodisch: Old-fashioned in appearance or style and no longer in keeping with modern tastes.
antiquiert: Markedly old-fashioned, with a dated and antiquated character.
Definition in German
Als nicht mehr brauchbar oder modern angesehen; oft auf Ideen, Regeln oder Technik bezogen.
Word origin
German überholen combines über- ('over') with holen ('fetch') and developed the meaning 'overtake', so its participle überholt describes something passed by a newer standard.
Usage tips
- Überholt can also be the participle of überholen meaning 'overtake', so context can describe a vehicle that has been passed.