hinbekommen
get something done · manage
Etwas erfolgreich schaffen oder eine Aufgabe gut lösen.
The German verb "hinbekommen" is a colloquial term that roughly translates to "to manage to do", "to achieve", or "to get something done" in English. It is composed of the adverb "hin," which in this context doesn't have a direct translation but implies direction or completion, and the verb "bekommen," which means "to receive" or "to get". Combined, "hinbekommen" implies successfully completing a task or dealing with a situation.
Similar words in the German language include "schaffen" (to accomplish), "meistern" (to master), and "erreichen" (to reach or to achieve).
"Hinbekommen" is often used informally to imply that someone was able to figure out how to do something or to fix something with the resources available or under certain conditions. The nuances between these words can be subtle: "schaffen" implies a broader sense of accomplishing, "meistern" suggests overcoming difficulty, and "erreichen" refers generally to reaching a goal or destination.
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Examples
Du bekommst das sicher hin.verb
You can surely get it done.
Er wird es irgendwie hinbekommen.verb
He will somehow manage it.
Wir bekommen diese Aufgabe hin.verb
We manage to fulfill this task.
Du kannst es sicherlich hinbekommen.verb
You can certainly manage it.
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