Überschneiden Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Überschneiden" is used as verb with the meaning of "intersect", "cross" or "cut across".

Essential properties of "überschneiden"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: überschneiden
Simple past: überschnitt
Participle: überschnitten

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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 "überschneiden" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To intersect, to cross, to overlap"

Definition: "To cut or cross something at a point or area."
Translation(s): intersect, cross, cut across, overlap
Synonym(s): kreuzen, schneiden
Antonym(s): trennen
Related word(s): Überlappung, Schnittpunkt

📝 Some usage examples:

Die beiden Straßen überschneiden sich an der Kreuzung.The two streets intersect at the crossroads.
Ihre Arbeitszeiten überschneiden sich oft.Their working hours often overlap.
Die Linien überschneiden sich auf dem Diagramm.The lines intersect on the diagram.

2.) "To overlap partially in time or space"

Definition: "To partially superimpose in time or space."
Translation(s): overlap, coincide, superimpose
Synonym(s): überlappen
Antonym(s): abgrenzen
Related word(s): Überlagerung, Überdeckung

📝 Some usage examples:

Die Veranstaltungen überschneiden sich im Zeitplan.The events overlap in the schedule.
Die Themen der Vorträge überschneiden sich.The topics of the lectures overlap.
Unsere Interessen überschneiden sich in vielen Bereichen.Our interests overlap in many areas.

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