überheblich
arrogant
The German word "überheblich" can be translated as "arrogant" or "haughty" in English. It is derived from the combination of the prefix "über-" (meaning "over" or "above") and the adjective "heblich" (meaning "significant" or "considerable"). Other German words with similar meanings include "eingebildet" (conceited) and "hochnäsig" (snobbish). Related words with the same origin include "Heblichkeit" (significance) and "heben" (to lift or raise).
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Examples
Er ist überheblich und denkt, er ist besser als alle anderen.adjective
He is arrogant and thinks he is better than everyone else.
Er ist überheblich und denkt, er sei besser als alle anderen.adjective
He is arrogant and thinks he is better than everyone else.
Er ist oft überheblich und denkt, er wüsste alles besser.adjective
He is often arrogant and thinks he knows everything better.
Seine überhebliche Art stößt oft auf Ablehnung.adjective
His arrogant manner often meets with rejection.
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