überschreitest

überschreitest is the second-person singular present active indicative form of the German verb überschreiten. The verb überschreiten generally means to cross, exceed, or go beyond. In this specific conjugation, it refers to the action of crossing or exceeding performed by "you" (singular, informal). For example, if someone is told "Du überschreitest die Grenze," it translates to "You are crossing the border" or "You are exceeding the limit." The verb can be used in a literal sense, such as crossing a physical boundary like a river or a border, or in a more figurative sense, like exceeding a budget or going beyond expectations. The context of the sentence is crucial for understanding the precise meaning of überschreitest. Its grammatical function is that of a verb, indicating an action being performed by the subject. The stem of the verb is "schreiten," meaning to stride or walk, with the prefix "über-" signifying "over" or "across."