felülmúlták

Felülmúlták is a Hungarian verb meaning "they surpassed" or "they exceeded." It is the past tense, third-person plural form of the verb felülmúlik. This verb is used to describe a situation where one or more individuals, things, or concepts have achieved a level of performance, quality, or quantity that is higher than a previous standard, expectation, or competitor.

The word is composed of two parts: "felül" which means "above" or "over," and "múlik" which means "to pass" or "to exceed." Together, they convey the idea of going beyond a certain limit or benchmark. For example, if a student's latest test score was higher than all their previous scores, one could say, "A diák felülmúlták önmagukat az utolsó dolgozatban," meaning "The students surpassed themselves in the last test." Similarly, if a company's profits in a given year were greater than in any previous year, the statement "A cég bevételei felülmúlták a tavalyi évet," translates to "The company's revenues surpassed last year's."

The context in which "felülmúlták" is used can range from personal achievements and athletic competitions to economic performance and scientific advancements. It implies a positive outcome where a higher standard has been reached, often indicating a notable improvement or victory. The plural form specifically refers to multiple subjects achieving this surpassing action.