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Überkommen Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Überkommen" is mainly used as verb meaning "to overcome", "to seize" or "to come over". It is also used as adjective.
Essential properties of "überkommen"
Its most important properties are:
Properties as Verb
- Infinitive: überkommen
- Simple past: überkam
- Participle: überkommen
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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 "überkommen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To be overcome by an emotion or sensation"
"überkommen", when used with this meaning, acts as verb.
- Definition: "To suddenly and intensely feel an emotion or sensation."
- Translation(s): to overcome, to seize, to come over
- Synonym(s): überwältigen, erfassen
- Related word(s): Gefühl, Empfindung
📝 Some usage examples:
- Ein Gefühl der Traurigkeit hat mich überkommen.
- Plötzlich hat ihn eine große Freude überkommen.
- Eine Welle der Angst überkam sie, als sie die Nachricht hörte.
2.) "Outdated or traditional (negative connotation)"
"überkommen", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.
- Definition: "Outdated or traditional, often with a negative connotation."
- Translation(s): outdated, antiquated, traditional, old-fashioned
- Synonym(s): altmodisch, veraltet
- Antonym(s): modern, zeitgemäß
- Related word(s): Tradition, Brauch
📝 Some usage examples:
- Diese Methode ist völlig überkommen.
- Seine Ansichten sind überkommen und passen nicht mehr in die heutige Zeit.
- Das überkommene System muss reformiert werden.