verb
schaffen
teljesíteni · megcsinálni
Etwas erfolgreich tun oder erreichen, was man sich vorgenommen hat.
The German verb "schaffen" has two main meanings:
- To create or accomplish – originating from the root word related to "machen" (to make/do). It means to successfully complete or achieve something.
- To manage or cope (with something) – often used informally, meaning to succeed in handling a task or situation.
Similar words:
- erledigen (to take care of, to complete)
- bewältigen (to cope with, to manage)
- vollbringen (to accomplish)
Difference:
- schaffen is more general and can imply both creating and managing.
- erledigen focuses more on completing a task.
- bewältigen stresses overcoming difficulties.
- vollbringen implies achieving something notable or significant.
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Examples
Sie schafft alle Aufgaben rechtzeitig.verb
Ő időben teljesíti az összes feladatot.
Wir schaffen das gemeinsam.verb
Ezt együtt megcsináljuk.
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