Túllépte

Túllépte is the third-person singular past definite form of the Hungarian verb túllép, meaning to exceed, overstep, or transgress a limit, rule, or boundary. It can be used both in literal contexts (physical boundaries) and in figurative or moral senses (limits of legality, ethics, or norms).

Etymology and form: The verb túllép is formed from the prefix túl- meaning beyond, combined with lép meaning to step. The past definite form with third-person singular subject is túllépte, which indicates that a specific object or boundary was overstepped. This contrasts with other past forms like túllépett, which can appear in contexts without a definite object or in more general past narration.

Usage and examples: Túllépte is typically used with a definite object. For example, "A vállalat túllépte a jogi határokat" (The company exceeded the legal boundaries), or "Ő túllépte a sebességhatárt" (He exceeded the speed limit). It can also be used metaphorically, such as crossing personal or ethical limits: "túllépte a bizalmat" (he overstepped the trust). In standard Hungarian, the form helps indicate that the action directly affected a specified target or boundary.

Related terms: The noun túllépés refers to the act of exceeding or overstepping. The prefix túl- and the verb lép are common in other compounds with similar meanings, such as túllépés, meghalad, or megszeg.

Notes: The form túllépte is appropriate when the sentence has a definite object or boundary that was overstepped. In less definite contexts, túllépett or other tense forms may be used.