das Überholmanöver
Translation
overtaking manoeuvre, passing manoeuvre
Examples
Das Überholmanöver war sehr riskant.
The overtaking manoeuvre was very risky.
Er startete ein gewagtes Überholmanöver.
He initiated a daring overtaking manoeuvre.
Grammar Patterns
to ((start/initiate/perform)) an overtaking manoeuvre Er initiated a risky overtaking manoeuvre.
Similar Words
Synonyms: das Überholen
Etymology
A compound of 'überholen' (to overtake) and 'Manöver' (manoeuvre).
Memory Tips
Think of a 'manoeuvre' to get 'über' (over) and past another vehicle.