Überhäufen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Überhäufen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to overwhelm", "to heap" or "to deluge".

Essential properties of "überhäufen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: überhäufen
Simple past: überhäufte
Participle: überhäuft

regulartransitive

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 "überhäufen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To cover or fill excessively, often with objects or tasks"

Definition: "To cover or fill something excessively, especially with objects or tasks."
Translation(s): to overwhelm, to heap, to deluge, to load up
Synonym(s): überschütten, überladen
Antonym(s): entlasten, erleichtern
Related word(s): Haufen, Übermaß

📝 Some usage examples:

Er wurde mit Arbeit überhäuft und hatte keine Freizeit.He was overwhelmed with work and had no free time.
Die Kinder überhäufen den Tisch mit Spielzeug.The children heap the table with toys.
Sie überhäuft ihn ständig mit Komplimenten.She constantly showers him with compliments.

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