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