This is the 15849th most frequent German word.
überfuhr
"Überfuhr" is the past tense of "überführen," meaning "transferred" or "transported" in English.
The verb 'überfuhr' is in past tense and highlights an action of running over or crossing something.
Der Fahrer überfuhr das Stoppschild.
The driver ran over the stop sign.
Here, 'überfuhr' is used metaphorically to indicate overwhelming someone emotionally or with words.
Sie überfuhr ihn mit ihren scharfen Worten.
She overwhelmed him with her sharp words.
In this context, 'überfuhr' refers to the act of traversing or crossing an expanse, like the sea.