Überrumpeln Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Überrumpeln" is used as verb with the meaning of "surprise", "catch off guard" or "ambush".

Essential properties of "überrumpeln"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: überrumpeln
Simple past: überrumpelte
Participle: überrumpelt

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 "überrumpeln" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To surprise, catch off guard, or ambush"

Definition: "To surprise someone unexpectedly, leaving them no time to react."
Translation(s): surprise, catch off guard, ambush, take by surprise
Synonym(s): überraschen, überfallen
Antonym(s): warnen, vorbereiten
Related word(s): Überraschung, Angriff

📝 Some usage examples:

Er hat mich mit seiner Frage überrumpelt.He caught me off guard with his question.
Die Nachricht hat uns alle überrumpelt.The news took us all by surprise.
Sie überrumpelten die Gegner mit einer schnellen Taktik.They ambushed the opponents with a quick tactic.

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