flooded

• Beschreibt einen Ort oder ein Gebiet, das mit Wasser bedeckt ist, oder einen Markt, der mit einer großen Menge von etwas überflutet ist.

Describes a place or area that is covered with water, or a market that is overwhelmed with a large amount of something.

1. Covered with waterA2formal

   Describes an area or place that is submerged or covered by water, usually due to heavy rain or overflow.

   Überschwemmt

   • The basement was flooded after the storm.
   • Many streets in the city are flooded during the monsoon season.
   • The farmer's fields were flooded by the rising river.

   Synonymeawashinundatedsaturatedsoakedsubmergedwaterlogged

   Antonymeariddryparched

2. Overwhelmed with somethingB1informal

   Describes a situation where someone or something is overwhelmed by a large amount of something, such as requests, information, or emotions.

   Überflutet

   • The customer service line was flooded with complaints.
   • She was flooded with memories when she visited her childhood home.
   • The inbox was flooded with emails after the announcement.

   Synonymeawashburiedinundated

• Verb, das das Überfluten eines Gebiets mit Wasser bezeichnet oder einen überwältigenden Zustrom von etwas beschreibt.

A verb used to indicate the act of covering an area with water, or to describe an overwhelming influx of something.

1. Cover with waterB1formal

   To become covered or filled with water, especially in large amounts.

   Überschwemmen

   • The heavy rain flooded the streets.
   • The river flooded the nearby fields.
   • The basement flooded after the pipe burst.

   Synonymedelugeengulfinundateoverflowsubmergeswamp

   Antonymedraindryevacuate

2. Overwhelm with quantityB2informal

   To arrive or be sent in such large numbers that it is difficult to deal with.

   Überschwemmen

   • The company was flooded with job applications.
   • Fans flooded the stadium after the concert.
   • The support team was flooded with complaints.

   Synonymedelugeengulfinundateoverwhelmsubmergeswamp

   Antonymedriptrickle

3. Fill with emotionB2informal

   To be overcome by a strong feeling or emotion.

   Überwältigen

   • Memories of her childhood flooded back.
   • A sense of relief flooded through him.
   • Joy flooded her heart when she saw the surprise.

   Synonymeengulfinundateovercomeoverwhelmsuffuseswamp

Phrasal-Variantenflood inflood out