Also means
traverse
Usage Note
überqueren means to cross over something such as a street or river, and is inseparable: ich überquere. It takes a direct accusative object, unlike the separable überlaufen; perfect uses haben.
Examples
"Vorsichtig überquerten die Kinder die belebte Straße."
Natural Translation
Carefully the children crossed the busy street.
Literal Translation
Carefully crossed the children the busy street.
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