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überfliegen

hat überflogen · überflog
Based on: fliegen, über
1.

to skim-read

(For texts. You "fly over" them.)
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Examples
  • Ich überfliege schnell den Artikel, bevor das Meeting beginnt.
  • I skim the article quickly before the meeting starts.
2.

to fly over

(The area you fly over is the direct object. Technical aviation term.)
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  • Das Flugzeug überfliegt die Alpen auf dem Weg nach Italien.
  • The airplane is flying over the Alps on the way to Italy.

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How many meanings does the German word 'überfliegen' have?

überfliegen has 2 distinct meanings: 1. to skim-read, 2. to fly over.

What is the past tense of 'überfliegen'?

hat überflogen / überflog

What is 'überfliegen' related to?

The word 'überfliegen' is related to fliegen and über.

Where can I learn more about 'überfliegen'?

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