överrumpla
Överrumpla is a Swedish verb meaning to overwhelm or surprise someone so completely that they are momentarily unable to respond. The term is used both in physical contexts, such as a sudden forceful action, and in figurative contexts, such as a rapid or unexpected move in a conversation, sport, or politics.
Etymology and nuance: the word is formed with the prefix över- meaning “over” and the verb rumpla,
Usage and forms: överrumpla is the infinitive. Present tense: överrumplar; past tense: överrumplade; supine: överrumplat. The
- Han överrumplade motståndaren med en snabb kontring. (He overwhelmed the opponent with a quick counter.)
- Nyheten överrumplade allmänheten. (The news caught the public by surprise.)
- Journalisten överrumplade chefen med oväntade frågor. (The journalist overwhelmed the boss with unexpected questions.)