No. 14,058 in Swedish
överväldigande
Overwhelming.
In a sentence
Utsikten från toppen av berget var överväldigande.
The view from the top of the mountain was overwhelming.
Here, 'överväldigande' is used to describe the emotional impact and magnificence of the mountain view.
Hennes många prestationer är överväldigande att tänka på.
Her many achievements are overwhelming to think about.
In this case, 'överväldigande' conveys the awe and admiration one feels towards the subject's accomplishments.
Antalet arbetstimmar kan kännas överväldigande för nya anställda.
The number of work hours can feel overwhelming for new employees.
Here, 'överväldigande' is utilized to convey the feeling of being burdened or stressed by the demanding situation.
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