Umreißen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Umreißen" is used as verb with the meaning of "outline", "sketch" or "summarize".

Essential properties of "umreißen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: umreißen
  • Simple past: umriss
  • Participle: umrissen

See full conjugation of umreißen

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "umreißen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Briefly describe main aspects"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er konnte die Idee in wenigen Worten umreißen.He could outline the idea in a few words.
  2. Die Studie umreißt die wichtigsten Trends der letzten Jahre.The study outlines the most important trends of recent years.
  3. Können Sie das Konzept kurz umreißen?Can you briefly outline the concept?

2.) "Knock down with force"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Sturm hat den Baum umgerissen.The storm knocked down the tree.
  2. Der Spieler wurde von einem Gegner umgerissen.The player was knocked down by an opponent.
  3. Das Kind hat die Vase versehentlich umgerissen.The child accidentally knocked over the vase.
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