Überschatten Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Überschatten" is used as verb with the meaning of "overshadow", "eclipse" or "diminish".
Essential properties of "überschatten"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Infinitive: überschatten
- Simple past: überschattete
- Participle: überschattet
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 "überschatten" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To overshadow, diminish, or eclipse"
- Definition: "To make something seem less important or impressive."
- Translation(s): overshadow, eclipse, diminish, outshine
- Synonym(s): verdrängen, überdecken
- Antonym(s): hervorheben, betonen
- Related word(s): Schatten, überdecken
📝 Some usage examples:
- Die Erfolge des Teams überschatten die Niederlagen.
- Seine Probleme überschatten seine Erfolge.
- Die schlechte Nachricht überschattete die Feierlichkeiten.
2.) "To cast a shadow over, shade"
- Definition: "To cover something with shade, blocking the light."
- Translation(s): shade, cast a shadow over, darken
- Synonym(s): verdunkeln, beschatten
- Antonym(s): beleuchten, erhellen
- Related word(s): Schatten, Licht
📝 Some usage examples:
- Die Bäume überschatten den Garten.
- Das Gebäude überschattet den Platz.
- Die Wolken überschatten die Landschaft.
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