German Conversation · Level 172
30 words
German word
Bewältigung
Pronunciation
IPA/bəˈvɛltɪgʊŋ/
Meaning
- feminine nouncoping
Example
Die Bewältigung von Stress erfordert Pausen.
Coping with stress requires taking breaks.
More examples
Die Bewältigung großer Veränderungen braucht Zeit.
Coping with major changes takes time.
Core concept
A heavy load is taken in hand, dealt with, and set aside so it no longer obstructs progress.
Common phrases
zur Bewältigung beitragen
contribute to coping
Strategien zur Bewältigung entwickeln
develop strategies for coping
Similar words
Umgang: The manner of responding to or handling problems or people.
Bewältigungsstrategie: A practical method used to respond to stress or problems.
Resilienz: The ability to regain strength quickly after hardship or adversity.
Überwindung: The act of overcoming a difficulty or fear through effort.
Definition in German
Bewältigung bezeichnet das aktive Umgehen mit Problemen, Belastungen oder Aufgaben, sodass sie nicht mehr belasten.
Word origin
Bewältigung is the noun formed from bewältigen, built with be- and the older verb wältigen, meaning 'to master or overcome'.
Usage tips
- Bewältigung is feminine, and the common pattern is die Bewältigung von Stress, with von taking the dative.
Other meanings
- overcomingnoun
- handlingnoun
Opposites
- Resignationresignationnoun
Related words
- bewältigencope withverb
- Bewältigungsstrategiecoping strategynoun