English–German

“get through” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˌyːbɐˈʃteːən/

Example

Wir überstehen diese Krise.

We will get through this crisis.

Illustration for überstehen (get through)

How to say “get through” in German

“Get through” in German is überstehen.

A bridge carries someone across a rough stretch until solid ground lies behind them.

Full entry for überstehen: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with überstehen

Sie haben den Rückschlag überstanden.

They got through the setback.

Tips for using überstehen

  • The verb normally takes an accusative object and uses haben in the perfect, as in "Wir haben die Krise überstanden".

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