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übermäßig

excessive

Meaning of übermäßig

Deutsch

zu viel; mehr als nötig

English

too much; more than is necessary

excessive

Pronunciation

German
[ˈyːbɐˌmɛːsɪç]

übermäßig with English translation

übermäßig usage examples

🇩🇪German→🇬🇧English

Übermäßiger Lärm ist sehr anstrengend.

Excessive noise is very tiring.

🇩🇪German→🇬🇧English

Übermäßiger Zucker ist schlecht für die Zähne.

Excessive sugar is bad for your teeth.

übermäßig synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between übermäßig, übertrieben, allzu, zu hoch, maßlos, zu viel, exzessiv, and überflüssig

Ü
🇩🇪German
übertrieben

Overdone or exaggerated; suggests that something is too much and often looks unnatural.

B1often
A
🇩🇪German
allzu

With the sense of 'too' or 'overly'; often softens the statement and is less direct than 'excessive'.

B1often
Z
🇩🇪German
zu hoch

Too high; usually used for numbers, prices, temperatures, expectations, and similar things.

B1very often
M
🇩🇪German
maßlos

Without limits, excessive; often carries a stronger judgment and is more emotional than neutral 'excessive'.

B1often
Z
🇩🇪German
zu viel

Too much; the most direct and common way to talk about quantity.

B1very often
A
🇩🇪German
allzu groß

Too big; usually emphasizes size, scale, or extent.

B1rare word
Z
🇩🇪German
zu stark

Too strong; often used for force, pain, smell, effect, or influence.

B1very often
Ü
🇩🇪German
übersteigert

Overstated or exaggerated to an extreme degree; often used for feelings, self-image, or demands.

B1rare word

Advanced: broader words

E
🇩🇪German
exzessiv

A strong, rather formal word meaning extreme or beyond reasonable limits.

B1rare word
Ü
🇩🇪German
überflüssig

Unnecessary or redundant; less about quantity and more about something not being needed at all.

B1very often
U
🇩🇪German
unangemessen

Inappropriate or unsuitable; focuses less on amount and more on not fitting the situation.

B1often

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Questions about this word

What does übermäßig mean?

too much; more than is necessary

How do you pronounce übermäßig?

übermäßig is pronounced [ˈyːbɐˌmɛːsɪç].

How is übermäßig used in a sentence?

Excessive noise is very tiring. Translation: Übermäßiger Lärm ist sehr anstrengend.

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