überholen
C1overtake
- English meaning
- overtake
- CEFR level
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überholen in a sentence
Er hat den Wagen auf der Autobahn überholt.
Word family
überholen is built from holen (to fetch/get) and über (over, across). German builds meaning by welding words together, so knowing the parts usually gives you the whole.
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Questions about überholen
What does überholen mean in English?
überholen means "overtake". For example: "Er hat den Wagen auf der Autobahn überholt."
What level is überholen in German?
überholen is a C1 word — c1 — advanced.
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