übergroß
oversized
Unusually large or far beyond the normal size.
EXAMPLE
Im Schaufenster stand ein übergroßer Teddybär.
There was an oversized teddy bear in the shop window.
übergroß
oversized
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry übergroß, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
Comparison
| basic form | übergroß |
|---|
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 übergroß.
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 übergroß.
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 übergroß.
Usage tips
Word formation
'Übergroß' (oversized) is made up of 'über' (over) and 'groß' (large). Here, 'über' intensifies the meaning and shows that something clearly exceeds the normal size.
EXAMPLE
Für die Ausstellung wurde ein übergroßes Modell des Rathauses gebaut.
An oversized model of the town hall was built for the exhibition.
Typical collocations
'Übergroß' (oversized) is often used before concrete things whose size immediately stands out. Typical collocations include 'übergroße Augen' (oversized eyes), 'übergroße Buchstaben' (oversized letters), and 'übergroße Portionen' (oversized portions).
EXAMPLE
Auf dem Plakat standen die Informationen in übergroßen Buchstaben.
The information on the poster was written in oversized letters.
Figurative use
'Übergroß' (oversized) can also refer to something abstract, expressing an exceptionally strong significance or effect. In such contexts, it is often used with nouns like 'Bedeutung' (significance), 'Interesse' (interest), or 'Verantwortung' (responsibility).
EXAMPLE
Für die Familie hatte dieses Ereignis eine übergroße Bedeutung.
This event was of enormous significance to the family.
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