overwhelmed

überfordert, überlastet

Mit dem Gefühl, die vielen Aufgaben, Probleme oder Anforderungen nicht bewältigen zu können.

In einfachem Englisch: Feeling unable to deal with all the work, problems, or demands you have.

• I feel overwhelmed at work.
• She was overwhelmed with tasks and needed help.
• Are you overwhelmed by all these decisions?

So benutzt man es: overwhelmed by/with something (He felt overwhelmed by the number of applications.)

Synonyme: overburdened, overloaded, swamped

Häufige Wendungen: overwhelmed by work, feel overwhelmed, overwhelmed with tasks

überwältigt

Von einem Gefühl so stark ergriffen, dass normales Denken oder Handeln schwerfällt.

In einfachem Englisch: Feeling an emotion so strongly that it is difficult to think or act normally.

• I felt overwhelmed with joy.
• She was overwhelmed by the news of his death.
• He looked overwhelmed when everyone stood up to applaud.

So benutzt man es: overwhelmed by something (She was overwhelmed by their kindness.); overwhelmed with something (I felt overwhelmed with joy when I saw him.)

Synonyme: overcome

Häufige Wendungen: overwhelmed with joy, overwhelmed by emotion, feel overwhelmed