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fend in German

fend in German is alleine auskommen, für sich selbst sorgen — fend means to look after or provide for oneself, without relying on others.

fend in German

alleine auskommen
verb
für sich selbst sorgen
verb

What does "fend" mean?

  1. verb To look after or provide for oneself, without relying on others.
    "After his parents passed, he had to fend for himself at sixteen."
  2. verb To ward off or push away, usually with "off."
    "She fended off three takeover bids in as many years."
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fend in a sentence

  • After his parents passed, he had to fend for himself at sixteen.
  • She fended off three takeover bids in as many years.

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What is "fend" in German?

"fend" in German is alleine auskommen, für sich selbst sorgen. fend means: To look after or provide for oneself, without relying on others.

How do you use "fend" in a sentence?

Example: "After his parents passed, he had to fend for himself at sixteen." In German, "fend" is alleine auskommen, für sich selbst sorgen.

Are there other ways to say "fend" in German?

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "fend": alleine auskommen, für sich selbst sorgen.

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