German-English translation for "erdrückend"

"erdrückend" English translation

erdrückend
Adjektiv | adjective adj

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  • overwhelming
    erdrückend Beweismaterial, Übermacht etc figurativ, in übertragenem Sinn | figurative(ly)fig
    erdrückend Beweismaterial, Übermacht etc figurativ, in übertragenem Sinn | figurative(ly)fig
  • oppressive
    erdrückend Sorgen, Schulden etc figurativ, in übertragenem Sinn | figurative(ly)fig
    erdrückend Sorgen, Schulden etc figurativ, in übertragenem Sinn | figurative(ly)fig
For nations that depend on trade, the sharp drop in exports this year was crippling.
Für Nationen, die vom Handel abhängig sind, war der steile Exporteinbruch in diesem Jahr erdrückend.
Source: News-Commentary
Moreover, the social and political backlash eventually will become overwhelming.
Zudem wird die soziale und politische Gegenreaktion irgendwann erdrückend werden.
Source: News-Commentary
First of all, the news was so heavy.
Erstens waren die Nachrichten so erdrückend.
Source: TED
Parents'love could be overwhelming until you can't breathe.
Die Liebe von Eltern kann so erdrückend sein, dass man nicht mehr atmen kann.
Source: Tatoeba
But the financial crisis is unique and potentially overwhelming.
Die Finanzkrise jedoch ist einzigartig und potenziell erdrückend.
Source: News-Commentary
We cannot forget that youth unemployment figures are overwhelming throughout Europe.
Wir dürfen nicht vergessen, dass die Jugendarbeitslosenzahlen in ganz Europa erdrückend sind.
Source: Europarl
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