klarkommen
cope · get along · come to terms
The German word "klarkommen" is a verb that means "to cope" or "to get along". It is composed of "klar" (clear) and "kommen" (to come). "Klar" suggests a sense of clarity or understanding, so "klarkommen" essentially means "to deal with" a situation or to manage something effectively.
Similar words in German include:
- "zurechtkommen" (to manage/cope),
- "bewältigen" (to cope with/overcome),
- "fertigwerden" (to deal with).
Differences:
- "Zurechtkommen" is quite similar in meaning and can often be used interchangeably with "klarkommen"; both imply managing or handling a situation well.
- "Bewältigen" has a stronger connotation of overcoming a challenge or difficulty, and may imply a more significant effort.
- "Fertigwerden" often suggests completing or finishing a task and dealing with its challenges.
Each of these words can be nuanced slightly differently based on context.
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Examples
Er kommt mit der neuen Situation gut klar.verb
He copes well with the new situation.
Er kommt gut allein klar.verb
He gets along well on his own.
Sie kam mit dem schweren Verlust nur langsam klar.verb
She came to terms with the heavy loss only slowly.
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