überlegen
Translation
superior, predominant, supreme
Examples
Die Mannschaft war dem Gegner überlegen.
The team was superior to the opponent.
Er hat eine überlegene Intelligenz.
He has a superior intelligence.
Grammar Patterns
j-m ((in et3)) überlegen sein to be superior to sb. ((in sth.)) He is superior to me in strength.
Similar Words
besser (better), stärker (stronger); Antonyms: unterlegen (inferior)
Etymology
Derived from the verb `überlegen` (to consider). The idea is that someone who is well-considered is in a better, or 'superior', position.
Memory Tips
Think of someone looking `über` (over) others from a higher position, signifying superiority.