überdacht
covered
Fitted with a roof and thereby protected from rain or sun.
EXAMPLE
Der überdachte Eingang schützt die Besucher vor dem Regen.
The covered entrance protects visitors from the rain.
überdacht
covered / well thought-out
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Meanings
überdacht
well thought-out
Considered and planned carefully after thorough reflection; well thought-out.
EXAMPLE
Sein Vorschlag ist gut überdacht und lässt sich sofort umsetzen.
His proposal is well thought-out and can be implemented immediately.
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry überdacht, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
Comparison
| basic form | überdacht |
|---|
After der, die, das
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -e | -e | -e | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -e | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
Add the ending to überdacht.
After ein, eine
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
Add the ending to überdacht.
Without article
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -e |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -e |
| dat. | -em | -er | -em | -en |
| gen. | -en | -er | -en | -er |
Add the ending to überdacht.
Usage tips
Two word roots
'Überdacht' (covered / well thought-out) can come from two different verbs: 'überdachen' (to cover with a roof) and 'überdenken' (to consider thoroughly). The identical form explains why context is crucial for determining the meaning.
EXAMPLE
Der überdachte Bahnsteig schützt die Fahrgäste vor schlechtem Wetter.
The covered platform protects passengers from bad weather.
Der überdachte Plan berücksichtigt auch mögliche Probleme.
The well thought-out plan also takes possible problems into account.
Typical collocations
In the meaning of having a roof, 'überdacht' (covered) is often used with places or structural elements that provide protection. Typical collocations include 'überdachter Eingang' (covered entrance), 'überdachte Terrasse' (covered terrace), and 'überdachter Parkplatz' (covered parking lot).
EXAMPLE
Vor dem Museum gibt es einen überdachten Wartebereich.
There is a covered waiting area in front of the museum.
Typical intensifiers
In its figurative meaning, 'überdacht' (well thought-out) is often intensified by adverbs such as 'gut' (well), 'gründlich' (thoroughly), or 'sorgfältig' (carefully). Common nouns it describes include 'Vorschlag' (proposal), 'Plan' (plan), 'Konzept' (concept), and 'Entscheidung' (decision).
EXAMPLE
Die sorgfältig überdachte Entscheidung überzeugte schließlich auch den Vorstand.
The carefully thought-out decision eventually convinced the board as well.
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