German Word · Advanced
Überschwemmung
flood
Pronunciation: UE-ber-shvem-moong
Meaning
A situation in which water covers land that is normally dry.
Example
Die Überschwemmung beschädigte mehrere Straßen.
The flood damaged several roads.
Practice tips
- Practice Überschwemmung 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 advanced-level learners.