exceeding / crossing
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exceeding / violation
The act of not keeping to a set boundary, limit, rule, or regulation.
Die Überschreitung der Geschwindigkeitsbegrenzung wird mit einem Bußgeld geahndet.
Exceeding the speed limit is punished with a fine.
crossing
The physical crossing of a line, border, or geographical obstacle such as a mountain or pass.
Die Überschreitung des Alpenhauptkamms war der anstrengendste Teil der Wanderung.
The crossing of the main Alpine ridge was the most strenuous part of the hike.
'Überschreitung' (exceeding/crossing) is the noun formed from the verb 'überschreiten' (to exceed/cross). The verb literally means 'to step over something' or 'to go beyond it'. This basic idea is present in both meanings of the noun.
Man darf die rote Linie nicht überschreiten.
You must not cross the red line.
The noun 'Überschreitung' (exceeding/crossing) is very often used with a genitive object that indicates what is being exceeded or crossed. Alternatively, the preposition 'von' with the dative is also used.
Die Überschreitung des Budgets führte zu Problemen.
Exceeding the budget led to problems.
When rules are involved, 'Überschreitung' (exceeding/violation) is often combined with abstract nouns such as 'Frist' (deadline), 'Limit' (limit), 'Budget' (budget), or 'Kompetenzen' (authority/responsibilities). The context is often formal or legal.
Eine Überschreitung seiner Kompetenzen wurde ihm vorgeworfen.
He was accused of exceeding his authority.
The physical meaning is mainly used in a geographical context or in mountaineering. Typical objects here are 'Gipfel' (summit), 'Pass' (pass), 'Gebirge' (mountain range), or a 'Grenze' (border).
Die Überschreitung des Passes dauert etwa drei Stunden.
The crossing of the pass takes about three hours.
injury / violation
Verletzung and Überschreitung can both refer to violating a speed rule. Verletzung focuses on breaking the rule, while Überschreitung focuses on going beyond a specified limit. Use Verletzung for violating the rule and Überschreitung for exceeding the specified value.
Die Überschreitung der zulässigen Geschwindigkeit wurde bei der Kontrolle festgestellt.
The exceedance of the permitted speed was detected during the inspection.
Die Verletzung der Geschwindigkeitsregel wurde bei der Kontrolle festgestellt.
The violation of the speed limit was detected during the inspection.
