Überwältigung

being overwhelmed (mentally)

noun ue-ber-VEL-ti-goong Rare

Also means

overpowering

Usage Note

Überwältigung describes the cognitive-emotional state of being overwhelmed by stimuli, impressions, or emotions. It often appears in aesthetic contexts — von Schönheit überwältigt (overwhelmed by beauty).

Examples

"Die Überwältigung durch die vielen Informationen lähmte sie kurz."

Natural Translation

Being overwhelmed by the mass of information briefly paralysed her.

Literal Translation

The overwhelming by the many informations paralysed her briefly.

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