Überschreite

Überschreite is a German verb meaning to cross, exceed, or surpass. Its grammatical form indicates a second-person singular imperative, meaning "you cross," "you exceed," or "you surpass." This form is used when directly addressing one person in a commanding or urging manner.

The verb is derived from the prefix "über-," meaning "over" or "across," and the verb "schreiten," meaning "to stride" or "to step." Together, "überschreiten" implies moving beyond a certain boundary or limit.

In various contexts, "überschreite" can convey different nuances. For instance, in a literal sense, it might refer to physically crossing a line or a border. More figuratively, it can be used to indicate exceeding a limit, such as exceeding a budget, surpassing expectations, or going beyond acceptable behavior. The imperative form "überschreite" would then be a direct command to do so, or a warning against doing so, depending on the context and tone of voice. For example, "Überschreite diese Grenze nicht!" translates to "Do not cross this line!"