This is the 15885th most frequent German word.
überzog
The German word "überzog" is the preterite (simple past) form of "überziehen," which means "overdrew," "overstretched," "covered," or "coated," depending on context.
In this sentence, 'überzog' means 'to cover something with something.' It refers to physically covering or draping one item over another.
Er überzog das Sofakissen mit einem neuen Bezug.
He covered the sofa cushion with a new cover.
Here, 'überzog' is used metaphorically to describe the process of clouds spreading across the sky, indicating coverage.
Die Wolken überzogen den Himmel schnell während des Sturms.
The clouds rapidly covered the sky during the storm.
In this sentence, 'überzog' means 'to exceed' or 'surpass,' primarily used in contexts regarding limits, such as budgets or timelines.