ADVERB
überhaupt/ˌyːbɐˈhaʊ̯pt/at all; actually; generally
überhaupt is a German adverb that means at all, actually, or generally. It is pronounced /ˌyːbɐˈhaʊ̯pt/.
Definitions
1.used to emphasize or reinforce a statement, often in negative sentences; at all(emphasis, general)
a.in any way; in the least
Er hat überhaupt keine Zeit.—He has no time at all.
2.used to ask for clarification or to express astonishment; actually, anyway(questioning, clarification)
a.expressing surprise or questioning a basis
Was willst du überhaupt hier?—What are you actually doing here?
3.used to refer to things in general; generally, overall(generalization)
a.in general terms
Überhaupt finde ich die Idee gut.—Generally, I think the idea is good.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "überhaupt" mean in English?
- "überhaupt" means at all, actually, or generally. It is a German adverb.
- How do you pronounce "überhaupt"?
- "überhaupt" is pronounced /ˌyːbɐˈhaʊ̯pt/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What part of speech is "überhaupt"?
- "überhaupt" is a adverb in German.
