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übersehen
/yːbɐˈzeːən/
to overlook
Er hat den Fehler übersehen.
He overlooked the mistake.
general
To fail to notice or see something, either accidentally or intentionally.
Sie hat die Warnsignale übersehen.
She overlooked the warning signs.
Der Lehrer hat die falsche Antwort übersehen.
The teacher overlooked the wrong answer.
Can imply negligence or carelessness if used in certain contexts.
general
To ignore or disregard something intentionally.
Er überseht die Kritik absichtlich.
He intentionally overlooks the criticism.
In this sense, it can be used to describe deliberate avoidance.
Collocations
etwas übersehento overlook somethingetwas absichtlich übersehento intentionally overlook something
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Pro Tip
Common Usage
'Übersehen' is often used to describe accidental oversight, but it can also imply intentional ignoring.
Gold Rule
Context Matters
The meaning can shift slightly depending on whether the oversight is accidental or intentional.
Word Origin
From the prefix 'über-' (over) and the verb 'sehen' (to see).
Usage Notes
The verb 'übersehen' can be used both intransitively and transitively. It often implies a lack of attention or awareness.
Word Breakdown
über-
over
prefixsehen
to see
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