päihittää

Päihittää is a Finnish verb that translates to "to beat," "to defeat," or "to overcome" in English. It is commonly used in contexts related to competition, struggle, or surpassing a challenge.

In sports, päihittää is used to describe a team or individual winning against an opponent. For example, "Hän päihitti vastustajansa pistein 3-0" means "He defeated his opponent by a score of 3-0." The verb can also refer to overcoming a difficult situation or obstacle. "Päihittää sairaus" means "to overcome an illness."

Figuratively, päihittää can signify surpassing expectations or a previous achievement. "Tämä uusi ennätys päihittää kaikki aikaisemmat" translates to "This new record surpasses all previous ones." The word emphasizes a conclusive victory or successful resolution. It implies a definitive win or the act of getting the better of something or someone. The grammatical forms of päihittää vary according to tense, person, and mood, following standard Finnish verb conjugation rules. Its usage is widespread in everyday language and formal discourse alike, reflecting its fundamental meaning of gaining victory or superiority.