Överväldigat
Överväldigat is a Swedish adjective and past participle derived from the verb överväldiga, meaning to overwhelm. It describes something or someone that has been overwhelmed or is overcome by a large amount of stimuli, emotion, or responsibility. The form is commonly used in written Swedish and in more formal or descriptive contexts.
Grammatical notes: Like other past participles in Swedish, överväldigat inflects to agree with the noun it
Usage: Överväldigat emphasizes the state of being overwhelmed, often in response to intense feelings, excessive information,
Etymology: Formed from över- (over) + väldig (mighty) + -at, the participle expresses the sense of being overwhelmed
Related terms: överväldigande (overwhelming), väldig (mighty), väldiga intryck.
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