German word

überragend

Pronunciation

IPA/ˌyːbɐˈʁaːgn̩t/

Meaning

  • adjectiveoutstanding

Example

Das war die überragendste Vorstellung des Abends.

That was the most outstanding performance of the evening.

Illustration for überragend (outstanding)

More examples

Die Leistung des Teams war überragend.

The team's performance was outstanding.

Core concept

A single peak rises clearly above everything around it, suggesting a quality that stands out from the rest.

Common phrases

  • absolut überragend

    absolutely outstanding

  • mit überragender Leistung

    with outstanding performance

  • überragende Kompetenz

    outstanding competence

Similar words

exzellent: Having exceptionally high technical skill or quality.
hervorragend: Marked by outstanding ability or achievements that earn high praise.
großartig: Making a strong impression that wins admiration and praise.
ausgezeichnet: Being of exceptionally high quality or in an exceptionally good condition.

Definition in German

Hervorragend; in einer Eigenschaft so ausgezeichnet, dass es klar hervorsticht.

Word origin

Überragend comes from the present participle of the German verb "überragen", formed from "über" and "ragen" for rising above something.

Usage tips

  • As an adjective, "überragend" takes normal endings in attributive phrases, as in "eine überragende Leistung".

Other meanings

  • prominentadjective

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