Ylittämällä

Ylittämällä is a Finnish word that translates to "by crossing," "by exceeding," or "by surpassing" in English. It is the translative case of the present active participle of the verb "ylittää," which means "to cross," "to exceed," or "to surpass." This grammatical form indicates the manner or means by which an action is accomplished, or the state that is reached as a result of crossing or exceeding something.

For example, in the sentence "Hän onnistui ylittämällä esteen," the word "ylittämällä" signifies that the success was achieved by the act of crossing the obstacle. Similarly, "Yritys kasvoi ylittämällä kilpailijansa" means "The company grew by surpassing its competitors." The word implies a movement across a boundary, a going beyond a limit, or an act of overcoming a challenge.

The concept of "ylittämällä" can be applied in various contexts, from physical actions like crossing a river to abstract notions such as exceeding expectations or surpassing a previous record. It is a versatile word that highlights the process or method of achieving a new state or outcome through a dynamic action of going beyond a given point. Its usage emphasizes the active role of the subject in reaching a new level or position.