German Word · Intermediate
überbrücken
to bridge
Pronunciation: [yːbɐˈbʁʏkn̩]
Meaning
A word or expression meaning "to bridge".
Example
1911, Carl Schurz, Lebenserinnerungen, Georg Reimer, page 59
After the completed university course I hoped to be able to bridge the unpaid period of being a private lecturer until the obtaining of a professorship with the earnings of
Practice tips
- Practice überbrücken out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this German word is for intermediate-level learners.