Überfallen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Überfallen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to attack", "to assault" or "to rob".

Essential properties of "überfallen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: überfallen
Simple past: überfiel
Participle: überfallen

irregulartransitive

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 "überfallen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To attack or assault violently"

Definition: "To attack or assault someone in a surprising and violent manner."
Translation(s): to attack, to assault, to rob, to raid
Synonym(s): angreifen, anfallen
Antonym(s): verteidigen, schützen
Related word(s): Überfall, Angreifer

📝 Some usage examples:

Die Räuber haben die Bank überfallen.The robbers attacked the bank.
Er wurde auf dem Heimweg überfallen.He was mugged on his way home.
Die Piraten überfielen das Handelsschiff.The pirates raided the merchant ship.

2.) "To be overcome by an intense emotion"

Definition: "To surprise someone with an intense emotion or sensation."
Translation(s): to overcome, to overwhelm, to seize
Synonym(s): überraschen, ergreifen
Related word(s): Gefühl, Überraschung

📝 Some usage examples:

Ein Gefühl der Traurigkeit überfiel ihn plötzlich.A feeling of sadness suddenly overcame him.
Sie wurde von Panik überfallen.She was overcome by panic.
Ein unerwartetes Glücksgefühl überfiel sie.An unexpected feeling of happiness seized her.

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