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überwältigt

overwhelmed (emotionally)

adjective UE-ber-VEL-tigt Rare
Mind & Emotions Emotions

Usage Note

überwältigt describes the state of having one's emotions swamped. Von Freude überwältigt (overwhelmed by joy), von Trauer überwältigt (overwhelmed by grief) are very common combinations. It signals a loss of composure, positive or negative.

Examples

"Von der Gastfreundschaft der Familie überwältigt, brach sie in Tränen aus."

Natural Translation

Overwhelmed by the family's hospitality, she burst into tears.

Literal Translation

From the hospitality of-the family overwhelmed, broke she in tears out.

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