word
German
Ubermensch
OO-bur-mensh
/ˈuːbərmɛnʃ/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
ubermensch
Dictionary meaning
An idealized superior person; Nietzsche's 'superman'.
Examples
- The novel questions the myth of the ubermensch.
Pronunciation tips
- German; 'sch' is 'sh'.
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