übersinnlich
supernatural
Not perceptible through the normal human senses and seemingly beyond natural explanation.
EXAMPLE
Sie glaubte an übersinnliche Kräfte und Vorahnungen.
She believed in supernatural powers and premonitions.
übersinnlich
supernatural
übersinnlich – übersinnlicher – am übersinnlichsten
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Meanings
Forms
Comparison
| basic form | übersinnlich |
|---|---|
| comparative | übersinnlicher |
| superlative | am übersinnlichsten |
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 übersinnlich.
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 übersinnlich.
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 übersinnlich.
Usage tips
Word formation
'Übersinnlich' (supernatural) is made up of 'über' (beyond) and 'sinnlich' (sensory). Here, 'über' points to something that cannot be perceived through the normal senses.
EXAMPLE
Der Film erzählt von einer übersinnlichen Begegnung.
The film tells the story of a supernatural encounter.
Typical collocations
'Übersinnlich' (supernatural) frequently appears with words related to perceptions and powers, for example 'übersinnliche Kräfte' (supernatural powers), 'übersinnliche Fähigkeiten' (supernatural abilities), and 'übersinnliche Erscheinungen' (supernatural phenomena).
EXAMPLE
Sie behauptet, übersinnliche Fähigkeiten zu besitzen.
She claims to possess supernatural abilities.
Context clue
The adjective often appears in stories, films, or conversations about premonitions, ghosts, and other events that cannot be explained scientifically. The context usually shows whether someone takes such ideas seriously or is merely reporting on them.
EXAMPLE
In dem Roman führen übersinnliche Ereignisse die Hauptfigur zu einem alten Haus.
In the novel, supernatural events lead the main character to an old house.
In real life
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