völlig übertrieben
Grammar & Usage
How it works
This is an adverbial phrase consisting of the adverb "völlig" (completely, totally) modifying the past participle/adjective "übertrieben" (exaggerated, over the top). It functions as a predicate adjective or can modify a verb, indicating that something has been done or is to an excessive degree. In this form, it often describes a state or a judgment.
Sample sentences
Ich finde seine Kritik völlig übertrieben und ungerechtfertigt.
I find his criticism completely exaggerated and unjustified.
Die Kosten für die Reparatur waren völlig übertrieben, ein echter Wucher.
The costs for the repair were totally over the top, a real rip-off.
Sie reagierte völlig übertrieben auf die kleine Bemerkung, was uns alle überraschte.
She reacted completely over the top to the small remark, which surprised us all.
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Example
Ich finde seine Kritik völlig übertrieben und ungerechtfertigt.
I find his criticism completely exaggerated and unjustified.
Die Kosten für die Reparatur waren völlig übertrieben, ein echter Wucher.
The costs for the repair were totally over the top, a real rip-off.
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