överträffar

överträffar is a Swedish verb meaning "to surpass," "to exceed," or "to outdo." It describes a situation where something is better than, greater than, or goes beyond a previous standard, expectation, or competitor. The word is derived from the verb "träffa," which means "to hit" or "to meet," with the prefix "över-" indicating "over" or "above."

In practice, "överträffar" can be used in various contexts. For example, a company might "överträffar" its sales targets, meaning it has sold more than expected. An athlete could "överträffar" their personal best, indicating they performed better than they ever have before. Similarly, a new technological innovation might "överträffar" existing ones in terms of performance or efficiency. The verb implies a positive or remarkable achievement where something has gone beyond a certain threshold. It is a common word in everyday Swedish and is used to express a sense of improvement, superiority, or going above and beyond.