Korean word

넘어서다

Pronunciation

Romanizationneomeoseoda

Meaning

  • verbexceed

Example

그는 한계를 넘어섰다.keu neun han gye reul neo meo seot tta

He exceeded the limit.

Illustration for 넘어서다 (exceed)

More examples

그의 성과는 기대를 넘어섰다.keu ui seong gwa neun ki dae reul neo meo seot tta

His performance exceeded expectations.

Core concept

Moving beyond a stated limit, standard, or level and ending up above it.

Common phrases

  • 한계를 넘어서다han gye reul neo meo seo da

    exceed the limit

  • 기대를 넘어서다ki dae reul neo meo seo da

    exceed expectations

  • 국경을 넘어서다kuk kkyeong eul neo meo seo da

    cross the border

Similar words

넘다neomtta: To cross a boundary or pass beyond a number, distance, or limit.
초과하다chogwahada: To exceed a fixed amount or time, especially in formal or written language.
뛰어넘다ttwieoneomtta: To jump over a physical obstacle or overcome a figurative limit.
돌파하다tolpahada: To push through a difficult barrier and surpass a record or numerical threshold.

Definition in Korean

기준이나 한계를 넘어 더 나아가거나 능가하다.ki ju ni na han gye reul neo meo teo na a ga geo na neung ga ha da

Word origin

The word is built from a native Korean base meaning to go beyond and a form related to standing, creating the image of moving past a boundary and ending up beyond it.

Usage tips

  • In news and formal speech, this verb often highlights that a result has clearly gone past an expected level or standard.

Other meanings

  • overcomeverb

Opposites

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