überkommen

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German

Etymology 1

From Middle High German überkomen, from Old High German ubarqueman. Analyzable as über- +‎ kommen.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˌyːbɐˈkɔmən/
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Verb

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  1. (archaic) to overcome; to conquer; to seize
  2. (of emotions) to overcome; to overwhelm
    • 1918, Elisabeth von Heyking, Aus dem Lande der Ostseeritter, in Zwei Erzählungen, Phillipp Reclam jun., page 99:
      Aber bald überkam sie ein Gefühl großer Hilflosigkeit, so völlig auf sich selbst gestellt zu sein in dieser schwersten Entscheidung.
      But a feeling of great helplessness soon overcame her, at her being entirely on her own in this most difficult decision.
  3. (dated) to inherit
Conjugation

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Etymology 2

über- +‎ kommen

Pronunciation

Verb

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  1. (regional, including western Germany) to travel and arrive
    Seid ihr gut übergekommen?
    Did you have a good trip?
Conjugation

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