Wenn du die erwarteten Ergebnisse übertriffst, meisterst du die Herausforderung sehr gut.
English: If you exceed the expected results, you manage the challenge very well.
überschreiten /ˌyːbɜʃrˈaɪtən/ · verb · CEFR B2. German translation of "exceed".
See also: Vocabulary entry (German) · Topic: German Herausforderungen und Rückschläge
- Source term
- exceed
- Translation
- überschreiten
- CEFR Level
- B2
- Part of speech
- verb
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| Dictionary form | überschreiten |
|---|---|
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How to use it in a sentence
- Pattern
- Subject + helper/modal + überschreiten
- Examples
- Wir müssen oft überschreiten.
- Tip
- Adjust endings and word order to match the full sentence.
Topic context
This word appears in the German Herausforderungen und Rückschläge.
Example Sentences
Die Projektkosten überstiegen unser ursprüngliches Budget um zwanzig Prozent.
English: The project costs exceeded our original budget by twenty percent.
Ihre Aufführung übertraf alle Erwartungen des Publikums.
English: Her performance exceeded every expectation the audience had brought.
Fahrer, die die Geschwindigkeit überschreiten, müssen mit hohen Geldstrafen rechnen.
English: Drivers who exceed the speed limit will be heavily fined.
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