No. 15,859 in German
überlagern
"Überlagern" means "to overlay" or "to superimpose."
In a sentence
Die farbigen Muster überlagern sich auf der Leinwand.
The colorful patterns superimpose on the canvas.
Here, 'überlagern' is used in the sense of superimposing or overlapping patterns.
Manchmal überlagern sich die Signale in Funkfrequenzen.
Sometimes, the signals in radio frequencies interfere with each other.
In this context, 'überlagern' describes the overlapping or interference of radio signals.
Im Gespräch überlagerte er ständig die Argumente der anderen.
In the conversation, he constantly overrode the arguments of others.
Here, 'überlagern' conveys the meaning of overriding or dominating in a metaphorical or conversational context.
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