Übertreffen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Übertreffen" is used as verb with the meaning of "surpass", "exceed" or "outperform".

Essential properties of "übertreffen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: übertreffen
Simple past: übertraf
Participle: übertroffen

irregulartransitive

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 "übertreffen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To exceed or outperform"

Definition: "To surpass someone or something in quality, quantity, or ability."
Translation(s): surpass, exceed, outperform, outdo, excel
Synonym(s): überbieten, überragen, übersteigen
Antonym(s): unterliegen, nachstehen
Related word(s): überlegen, überholen

📝 Some usage examples:

Er konnte alle anderen im Wettbewerb übertreffen.He was able to surpass all others in the competition.
Ihre Leistungen übertreffen alle Erwartungen.Her achievements exceed all expectations.
Es ist schwer, seine Rekorde zu übertreffen.It is difficult to surpass his records.

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