felülmúlt

Felülmúlt is a Hungarian verb. It is the past tense, third-person singular form of the verb "felülmúlni". The verb itself means to surpass, to exceed, to outdo, or to outclass. Therefore, "felülmúlt" translates to "surpassed", "exceeded", "outdid", or "outclassed" when referring to a singular subject in the past.

The verb "felülmúlni" is composed of two parts: "felül" which means "above" or "over", and "múlni" which means to pass, to exceed, or to last. The prefix "felül" indicates the action of going above or beyond a certain standard or limit. The verb is commonly used in contexts where one entity achieves a better result, performance, or quality than another, or than a previously set benchmark.

For example, one might say "A versenyző felülmúlt mindenkit" which translates to "The competitor surpassed everyone." Another example could be "Az eredmények felülmúlták a várakozásokat," meaning "The results exceeded expectations." The verb can be applied to various situations, including performances, achievements, comparisons, and expectations. Its grammatical function is that of a transitive verb, typically requiring a direct object or implying one through context.