superhuman
übermenschlich – übermenschlicher – am übermenschlichsten
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superhuman
Exceeding human strength, abilities, or capabilities; so strong or extraordinary that it is difficult for a human to imagine.
Für diese übermenschliche Leistung brauchte sie jahrelanges Training.
She needed years of training for this superhuman feat.
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'Übermenschlich' is made up of 'über' (beyond) and 'menschlich' (human). Here, 'über' indicates that something goes beyond normal human limits.
Seine übermenschliche Ausdauer beeindruckte selbst die erfahrenen Bergsteiger.
His superhuman endurance impressed even the experienced mountain climbers.
The adjective often sounds elevated, dramatic, or literary. It is especially used when a feat, power, or character is portrayed in a highly exaggerated way.
Die Legende erzählt von einer übermenschlichen Gestalt, die das Dorf beschützte.
The legend tells of a superhuman figure who protected the village.
When referring to extraordinary human strength, 'übermenschlich' (superhuman) is often used with words such as 'Kraft' (strength), 'Ausdauer' (endurance), 'Anstrengung' (effort), or 'Leistung' (feat).
Nur mit übermenschlicher Anstrengung konnte das Team die verschütteten Menschen retten.
Only through superhuman effort could the team rescue the people trapped under the rubble.
When describing a person, 'übermenschlich' (superhuman) usually refers to a specific feat or ability to withstand strain, rather than to the person as a whole permanently. The context therefore often mentions a difficult task or extreme situation.
Unter den schwierigen Bedingungen vollbrachte die Helferin eine übermenschliche Leistung.
Under the difficult conditions, the aid worker accomplished a superhuman feat.
