überbewerten
Translation
to overrate, to overvalue
Examples
Man sollte seine eigenen Fähigkeiten nicht überbewerten.
One shouldn't overrate one's own abilities.
Der Film wird von den Kritikern überbewertet.
The film is overrated by the critics.
Grammar Patterns
to overrate ((sth.)) We shouldn't overrate the importance of this event.
Similar Words
Synonyms: überschätzen; Antonyms: unterbewerten, unterschätzen
Etymology
From the prefix 'über-' (over, too much) and the verb 'bewerten' (to rate, to evaluate).
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'über' (over) + 'bewerten' (to rate). It literally means 'to over-rate', which is its exact meaning.