flooding
die Überflutung, die Überflutungen
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flooding
The covering of an area with water, usually caused by heavy rain, high water levels, or a dam failure.
Die Überflutung hat zahlreiche Keller und Straßen beschädigt.
The flooding damaged numerous basements and streets.
flood (of something)
A very large amount of something reaching someone or something all at once, potentially causing strain.
Die Überflutung des Marktes mit billigen Importen setzte die heimischen Hersteller unter Druck.
The flooding of the market with cheap imports put domestic manufacturers under pressure.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Überflutungen |
| genitive | der Überflutung |
| singular | plural | |
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| nominative | die Überflutung | die Überflutungen |
| accusative | die Überflutung | die Überflutungen |
| dative | der Überflutung | den Überflutungen |
| genitive | der Überflutung | der Überflutungen |
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'Überflutung' (flooding) belongs to the same word family as 'überfluten' (to flood) and usually refers to the process or its result. Here, the suffix '-ung' forms a noun from the verb.
Die Überflutung mehrerer Straßen führte zu langen Umwegen.
The flooding of several streets led to long detours.
When referring to water, 'Überflutung' (flooding) often appears with details about the cause or damage. Typical phrases include 'eine Überflutung durch starken Regen' (flooding caused by heavy rain), 'von einer Überflutung betroffen sein' (to be affected by flooding), and 'Schäden durch eine Überflutung' (damage caused by flooding).
Nach der Überflutung waren viele Häuser ohne Strom.
After the flooding, many houses were without electricity.
In its figurative sense, 'Überflutung' (flooding) is often followed by 'mit' (with) and the dative case. This usually refers to messages, information, data, or advertising arriving in large quantities all at once.
Die Überflutung mit Informationen überforderte viele Besucher der Website.
The flood of information overwhelmed many visitors to the website.
