German Conversation · Level 181
30 words
German word
überziehen
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈyːbɐˌt͡siːən/
Meaning
- verbput on
Example
Ich zog den Mantel über.
I put on my coat.
More examples
Am Monatsende habe ich aus Versehen mein Konto überzogen.
At the end of the month, I accidentally overdrew my account.
Core concept
Something is drawn across and beyond an existing boundary, from a coat covering clothing to a limit being exceeded.
Common phrases
den Mantel überziehen
put on the coat
die Jacke überziehen
put on the jacket
Similar words
anziehen: Put clothing on the body.
ausziehen: Remove clothing from the body.
anhaben: Have clothing on and be wearing it.
überstreifen: Quickly slip a light garment over the body.
Definition in German
ein Kleidungsstück von oben über den Körper oder über andere Kleidung ziehen, sodass es bedeckend darauf liegt
Word origin
Überziehen is formed from the prefix über- and ziehen, 'to pull', describing movement over something and later acquiring related senses such as coating, exceeding, and overdrawing.
Usage tips
- Überziehen emphasizes putting one layer over another, whereas anziehen is the broader verb for putting on or dressing in clothing.