übersteigen
Translation
to exceed, to surpass, to climb over
Examples
Die Kosten übersteigen das Budget.
The costs exceed the budget.
Seine Leistung übersteigt alle Erwartungen.
His performance surpasses all expectations.
Der Kletterer überstieg die Mauer.
The climber climbed over the wall.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to exceed/surpass sth. The costs exceed the budget.
Similar Words
Synonyms: überschreiten (to exceed), übertreffen (to surpass); Antonyms: unterschreiten (to fall below)
Etymology
From 'über-' (over) and 'steigen' (to climb). Literally 'to climb over'.
Memory Tips
Picture a mountain climber going 'over' the peak, or costs 'climbing over' the budget.