German Conversation · Level 133
29 words
German word
überstehen
Pronunciation
IPA/ˌyːbɐˈʃteːən/
Meaning
- verbget through
Example
Wir überstehen diese Krise.
We will get through this crisis.
More examples
Sie haben den Rückschlag überstanden.
They got through the setback.
Core concept
A bridge carries someone across a rough stretch until solid ground lies behind them.
Common phrases
wirtschaftliche Krise überstehen
get through an economic crisis
einen Rückschlag überstehen
get through a setback
eine schwere Zeit überstehen
get through a difficult time
Similar words
durchstehen: Enduring a painful situation or ordeal through to the end.
überwinden: Overcoming an obstacle or inner barrier so it no longer blocks progress.
bewältigen: Handling a problem or demanding task successfully to completion.
durchhalten: Holding out through difficult conditions without giving up.
Definition in German
eine belastende Situation ohne großen Schaden überdauern und hinter sich lassen
Word origin
The Germanic verb is formed from über and stehen, with the older sense of remaining or standing through something.
Usage tips
- The verb normally takes an accusative object and uses haben in the perfect, as in "Wir haben die Krise überstanden".