Überlagern Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Überlagern" is used as verb with the meaning of "to superimpose", "to overlap" or "to overlay".

Essential properties of "überlagern"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: überlagern
Simple past: überlagerte
Participle: überlagert

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 "überlagern" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To cover or superimpose"

Definition: "To cover or superimpose something over another thing."
Translation(s): to superimpose, to overlap, to overlay
Synonym(s): überdecken, bedecken, überziehen
Antonym(s): freilegen, enthüllen
Related word(s): Überlagerung, überdecken

📝 Some usage examples:

Die Farben überlagern sich auf der Leinwand.The colors overlap on the canvas.
Die Geräusche überlagern die Stimmen im Raum.The noises overlay the voices in the room.
Die Schichten überlagern sich im Gestein.The layers overlap in the rock.

2.) "To interfere with or affect negatively"

Definition: "To interfere with or negatively affect something."
Translation(s): to interfere with, to overshadow, to dominate
Synonym(s): stören, beeinträchtigen
Antonym(s): unterstützen, fördern
Related word(s): Störung, Einfluss

📝 Some usage examples:

Die neuen Informationen überlagern die alten Daten.The new information overshadows the old data.
Emotionen überlagern oft rationale Entscheidungen.Emotions often overshadow rational decisions.
Die Werbung überlagert die eigentliche Botschaft.The advertisement overshadows the actual message.

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