No. 15,799 in German
überflutungen
"Überflutungen" means "floods" in English.
In a sentence
Die schweren Regenfälle führten zu Überflutungen in der Region.
The heavy rainfalls led to floods in the region.
In this sentence, "Überflutungen" refers to natural occurrences of excessive water causing areas to become submerged, illustrating its use in the context of natural disasters.
Nach dem Unfall musste die Feuerwehr das Gebäude aufgrund der Überflutungen evakuieren.
After the accident, the fire department had to evacuate the building due to the floods.
Here, "Überflutungen" represents flooding within a contained area, showcasing its usage in urban or emergency scenarios.
Die Überflutungen des Marktes mit billigen Importwaren gefährden lokale Produzenten.
The flooding of the market with cheap imported goods endangers local producers.
In this example, "Überflutungen" metaphorically describes an excessive influx, demonstrating its application beyond literal water contexts.
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