sich überschneiden
Translation
to overlap, to intersect
Examples
Unsere Termine überschneiden sich leider.
Unfortunately, our appointments overlap.
Die beiden Kreise überschneiden sich hier.
The two circles intersect here.
Grammar Patterns
(sich4) to overlap Our interests overlap.
Similar Words
sich kreuzen (to cross), überlappen (to overlap)
Etymology
From 'über' (over) and 'schneiden' (to cut). Literally 'to cut over' one another.
Memory Tips
Imagine two paths 'schneiden' (cutting) 'über' (over) each other. This creates an intersection, an overlap.