überschrittet

überschrittet is the third-person singular present tense form of the German verb überschreiten. The verb überschreiten generally means to cross, to exceed, or to step over. In its literal sense, it can refer to crossing a physical boundary, such as a river, a border, or a line. For example, "Er überschreitet die Grenze" translates to "He crosses the border."

Beyond the physical, überschreiten is also frequently used in a figurative sense. It can describe exceeding a limit, a threshold, or a certain quantity. For instance, a price might überschreiten a certain budget, or a person's patience might überschreiten a limit. In this context, it implies going beyond what is considered acceptable, normal, or planned. The past participle is überschritten. The past tense is überschritt. Therefore, "überschreitet" specifically denotes an action happening in the present or a habitual action.