overflowing

• Beschreibt etwas, das so voll ist, dass es über den Rand schwappt; wird oft bildlich für einen Überfluss an Gefühlen oder Menge verwendet.

Describes something that is filled to the point of spilling over, often used metaphorically to express an abundance of emotion or quantity.

1. B1formal

   Filled or covered with water, often beyond capacity.

   Überflutet

   • The river was overflowing after the heavy rain.
   • The streets were overflowing with water from the burst pipe.
   • The bathtub was overflowing because she forgot to turn off the tap.

   Synonymeawashfloodedinundatedwaterlogged

   Antonymedryempty

2. Abundantly filledB1formal

   Containing more than can be contained; filled to excess.

   Überfüllt

   • The box was overflowing with old photographs.
   • Her heart was overflowing with joy.
   • The stadium was overflowing with excited fans.

   Synonymebrimfulbrimmingchock-fullpackedteeming

   Antonymebaredevoidemptyvoid

• Verb, das das Überlaufen über den Rand oder die Grenzen eines Behälters oder das Überschreiten von Kapazität oder Grenzen bezeichnet.

A verb used to indicate the act of flowing over the brim or limits of a container, or of exceeding capacity or boundaries.

1. Flow over the edgeB1formal

   To flow or run over the brim or boundaries of a container or area.

   Überlaufen

   • The river overflowed its banks after the heavy rain.
   • The sink overflowed because the tap was left running.
   • Water overflowed from the bucket when he added too much.

   Synonymebrim overrun overspillwell over

   Antonymecontainhold

2. Be filled with emotionB2informal

   To be filled with a powerful feeling or quality to the point of expressing it intensely.

   Überfließen

   • Her heart overflowed with joy at the news.
   • The crowd overflowed with excitement during the concert.
   • He overflowed with gratitude for their help.

   Synonymebubble over