Übermäßig
Example: Er konsumiert übermäßig viel Zucker, was ungesund ist.
Definition
"Übermäßig" describes something that is excessive or beyond the normal or necessary limit. It indicates an amount or degree that surpasses what is considered reasonable or healthy, such as in the phrase, "He consumes übermäßig much sugar, which is unhealthy."
Etymology
The German word "übermäßig" combines "über," meaning "over" or "above," with "mäßig," meaning "moderate" or "measured." Together, they form a word that literally means "over-moderate" or "excessive." Did you know this word emphasizes going beyond moderation, highlighting an excess?
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"Übermäßig" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B2) - set 2", containing 111 commonly used words.
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