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Pronunciation / Transliteration: uebertreffen
"Die Leistung übertraf alle Erwartungen."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
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To exceed; to be greater than or better than.
"The company's profits this quarter surpassed all expectations."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from Middle French 'surpasser', combining 'sur-' (above, over, from Latin 'super') and 'passer' (to pass, from Vulgar Latin 'passare'). Entering the English language in the 16th century, the term has historically retained its core meaning of going beyond or exceeding established limits or competitors.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Surpass" is said worldwide
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surpasser
Transliteration: surpasser
"Les résultats ont surpassé nos attentes."
übertreffen
Transliteration: uebertreffen
"Die Leistung übertraf alle Erwartungen."
superare
Transliteration: superare
"I risultati hanno superato ogni aspettativa."
superar
Transliteration: superar
"Las ventas de este mes lograron superar la meta."
superar
Transliteration: superar
"Ela conseguiu superar todas as expectativas."
पार करना
Transliteration: paar karana
"उसकी सफलता ने सभी उम्मीदों को पार कर दिया।"
超越
Transliteration: chāoyuè
"这次的销售额超越了去年的纪录。"
능가하다
Transliteration: neunggahada
"그의 실력은 예상을 능가했다."
凌駕する
Transliteration: ryōga suru
"彼の業績はチームの予想を凌駕した。"
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