Übermäßige Nutzung sozialer Medien kann die Konzentration eines jungen Menschen schädigen.
English: Excessive use of social media may harm a young person's focus.
übermäßig /ˌyːbɜmˈɛːsɪç/ · adjective · CEFR B2. German translation of "excessive".
See also: Vocabulary entry (German)
- Source term
- excessive
- Translation
- übermäßig
- CEFR Level
- B2
- Part of speech
- adjective
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Article, Gender & Forms
This adjective is shown in its dictionary form.
| Dictionary form | übermäßig |
|---|---|
| Use note | Use the form shown here as the lookup form. |
How to use it in a sentence
- Pattern
- übermäßig + noun / It is übermäßig
- Examples
- Es ist übermäßig.
- Tip
- Adjust endings and word order to match the full sentence.
Example Sentences
Das Bußgeld für überhöhte Geschwindigkeit ist dieses Jahr deutlich gestiegen.
English: The fine for excessive speeding has increased significantly this year.
Sie fand den Lärm im Café ziemlich laut.
English: She found the noise level in the cafe rather excessive.
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