überhitzt

overheated

adjective ÜE-ber-hitst Rare

Also means

feverish, overexcited (figurative)

Usage Note

Überhitzt describes a machine, room, or body that has exceeded a safe temperature. Überhitzter Motor (overheated engine). Figuratively, eine überhitzte Debatte (a heated debate) or überhitzte Fantasie (overactive imagination) are very common collocations.

Examples

"Der überhitzte Motor des Autos zwang sie, an der Tankstelle anzuhalten."

Natural Translation

The overheated engine of the car forced her to stop at the petrol station.

Literal Translation

The overheated engine of the car forced her to stop at the filling station.

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