German Word · Intermediate
Übermacht
overwhelming power, superiority in strength or number
Pronunciation: /ˈyːbərˌmaxt/
Meaning
overwhelming power, superiority in strength or number
Example
Nach leidenschaftlichem Kampf unterlag der Drittligist schließlich der Übermacht des Erstligisten.
After a passionate fight, the third-division team ultimately succumbed to the supremacy of their first-division opponents.
Practice tips
- Practice Übermacht 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.