yltää

yltää is a Finnish verb meaning "to exceed" or "to surpass." It is commonly used in various contexts to describe something that goes beyond a certain limit, standard, or expectation. The verb is part of the Finnish language's basic vocabulary and is frequently employed in both everyday speech and formal writing.

The verb yltää is conjugated according to Finnish verb paradigms, reflecting the language's agglutinative nature. For example, in the present tense, it is conjugated as yltää (infinitive), yltyy (third-person singular), and yltyvät (plural). The past tense forms include yltti (past indicative) and yltyi (past indicative third-person singular).

yltää can be used in a variety of situations, such as describing physical limits, such as water or sound exceeding a certain level, or abstract concepts like achievements surpassing expectations. For instance, "Vesi ylitti siltan" translates to "The water exceeded the bridge," while "Tulokset ylittivät odotukset" means "The results surpassed expectations."

The verb can also be used in idiomatic expressions, such as "ylittää itsensä," which means "to surpass oneself" or "to excel." Additionally, yltää is often paired with prepositions like "ylittää rajan" (to exceed the limit) or "ylittää odotukset" (to exceed expectations).

In Finnish grammar, yltää is classified as an intransitive verb, meaning it does not take a direct object. Instead, it describes the action of surpassing or exceeding something implicitly understood from the context. The verb is also part of several compound verbs and phrases, expanding its usage in the language.

yltää is widely understood by Finnish speakers and is an essential part of everyday communication, reflecting its versatility and importance in expressing comparative or superlative ideas.