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cope in Dutch

cope in Dutch is koorkap, mee omgaan — cope means to deal successfully with a difficult situation.

cope in Dutch

koorkap
noun
(liturgy) A long, loose cloak worn by a priest, deacon, or bishop when presiding over a ceremony other than the Mass.
mee omgaan
verb
(intransitive) To deal effectively with something, especially if difficult.

What does "cope" mean?

  1. verb To deal successfully with a difficult situation.
    "I don't know how parents cope with so little sleep."
  2. noun (slang) A coping mechanism, comforting belief, or self-delusion someone relies on to get through a hard situation.
    "Telling yourself the delay doesn't matter is just cope, and everyone can see it."
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cope in a sentence

  • I don't know how parents cope with so little sleep.
  • She copes well with stress at work.
  • Telling yourself the delay doesn't matter is just cope, and everyone can see it.
  • That excuse is pure cope, and deep down you know it.

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What is "cope" in Dutch?
"cope" in Dutch is koorkap, mee omgaan. cope means: To deal successfully with a difficult situation.
How do you use "cope" in a sentence?
Example: "I don't know how parents cope with so little sleep." In Dutch, "cope" is koorkap, mee omgaan.
Are there other ways to say "cope" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 2 translations listed for "cope": koorkap, mee omgaan.
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