über|laufen
Translation
to overflow, to defect, to run over (shudder)
Examples
Das Wasser in der Badewanne läuft gleich über.
The water in the bathtub is about to overflow.
Der Soldat ist zum Feind übergelaufen.
The soldier defected to the enemy.
Ein kalter Schauer überlief ihn.
A cold shiver ran through him.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to overflow (liquid) The barrel is overflowing.
((sb.)) ((to sb./sth.)) to defect to (sb./sth.) He defected to the enemy.
((sb.)) to run through, overcome (feeling) A shiver ran through me. (inseparable)
Similar Words
Syn: to spill over, to desert
Etymology
über (over) + laufen (to run)
Memory Tips
Liquid 'running over' the edge (overflow) or a person running over to the other side (defect).