Meaning 1neutral · 82%
To endure a difficult period or danger and come through it.
Natural examples
Die Familie überstand den langen Stromausfall.
The family got through the long power outage.
Das alte Boot hat den Sturm überstanden.
The old boat survived the storm.
Sie überstand die Prüfung trotz ihrer Nervosität.
She got through the exam despite her nerves.
Usage note
überstehen is inseparable and strong. It usually takes an accusative object.
Mini-lesson: überstehen
To endure a difficult period or danger and come through it. überstehen is inseparable and strong. It usually takes an accusative object.
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