überrollt

"Überrollt" is a German verb that translates to "to roll over" or "to overwhelm" in English. It is derived from the prefix "über-" meaning "over" or "across," and the root "rollen" meaning "to roll." The verb "überrollen" is commonly used in the context of vehicles, such as cars or trains, to describe the action of one vehicle rolling over another, often resulting in an accident or collision. For example, "Der LKW hat den Kleinwagen überrollt" translates to "The truck rolled over the small car."

In a broader sense, "überrollt" can also be used metaphorically to describe being overwhelmed or swept away by a large number of people or things. For instance, "Die Menge hat ihn überrollt" means "The crowd overwhelmed him." The verb is typically used in the past tense, as it describes a completed action. The related adjective "überrollt" can be used to describe something that has been rolled over or overwhelmed, such as "Das überrollte Auto" meaning "the rolled-over car."

The verb "überrollen" is part of the regular conjugation of German verbs, following the pattern of "-en" verbs. It has various forms, including the present tense "ich rolle über," the past tense "ich rollte über," and the perfect tense "ich habe überrollt." The reflexive form "sich überrollen" is also used to describe the action of rolling over oneself, such as in the context of a vehicle accident.