Übersteigen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Übersteigen" is used as verb with the meaning of "exceed", "surpass" or "go beyond".

Essential properties of "übersteigen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: übersteigen
  • Simple past: überstieg
  • Participle: überstiegen

See full conjugation of übersteigen

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "übersteigen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To exceed a limit or quantity, especially in a quantitative context"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Kosten übersteigen das Budget.The costs exceed the budget.
  2. Die Nachfrage übersteigt das Angebot.Demand exceeds supply.
  3. Seine Leistungen übersteigen alle Erwartungen.His achievements surpass all expectations.

2.) "To climb or clamber over something, such as a fence or wall"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er übersteigt die Mauer mühelos.He effortlessly climbs over the wall.
  2. Sie übersteigen den Zaun, um den Garten zu betreten.They climb over the fence to enter the garden.
  3. Die Kinder übersteigen den Hügel im Park.The children climb over the hill in the park.
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