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

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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 "überschatten" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To overshadow, diminish, or eclipse"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Erfolge des Teams überschatten die Niederlagen.The team's successes overshadow the defeats.
  2. Seine Probleme überschatten seine Erfolge.His problems overshadow his successes.
  3. Die schlechte Nachricht überschattete die Feierlichkeiten.The bad news overshadowed the celebrations.

2.) "To cast a shadow over, shade"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Bäume überschatten den Garten.The trees shade the garden.
  2. Das Gebäude überschattet den Platz.The building casts a shadow over the square.
  3. Die Wolken überschatten die Landschaft.The clouds shade the landscape.
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