VERB
übersteigen/ˌyːbɐˈʃtaɪ̯ɡn̩/to climb over; to exceed; to surpass
übersteigen is a German verb that means to climb over, to exceed, or to surpass. It is pronounced /ˌyːbɐˈʃtaɪ̯ɡn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "überstieg" and the past participle is "überstiegen".
Definitions
1.to climb over something; to get over (an obstacle, a barrier)(physical action)
a.to pass over a fence, wall, etc.
Er musste den Zaun übersteigen, um in den Garten zu gelangen.—He had to climb over the fence to get into the garden.
2.to exceed or surpass (a limit, value, expectation, etc.)(figurative, quantity or limit)
a.to go beyond a measured or expected value
Die Kosten übersteigen unser Budget.—The costs exceed our budget.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | übersteigen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | übersteige |
| Present (du) | übersteigst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | übersteigt |
| Preterite (ich) | überstieg |
| Participle II | überstiegen |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | überstiege |
| Imperative (singular) | übersteig |
| Imperative (plural) | übersteigt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "übersteigen" mean in English?
- "übersteigen" means to climb over, to exceed, or to surpass. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "übersteigen"?
- "übersteigen" is pronounced /ˌyːbɐˈʃtaɪ̯ɡn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "übersteigen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "übersteigen" is "überstiegen", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "übersteigen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "übersteigen" becomes "überstieg" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "übersteigen"?
- "übersteigen" is a verb in German.
