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overcome in German

overcome in German is überwinden, bewältigen — overcome means to successfully deal with or defeat a difficulty or obstacle.

overcome in German

überwinden
verb
bewältigen
verb

What does "overcome" mean?

  1. verb To successfully deal with or defeat a difficulty or obstacle.
    "She overcame her fear of flying after years of therapy."
  2. adj Emotionally overwhelmed, especially by strong feeling.
    "He was overcome with joy when he saw his daughter graduate."
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overcome in a sentence

  • She overcame her fear of flying after years of therapy.
  • The team overcame a ten-point deficit to win the game.
  • He was overcome with joy when he saw his daughter graduate.
  • The old man was overcome with grief at the funeral and could not speak.

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What is "overcome" in German?
"overcome" in German is überwinden, bewältigen. overcome means: To successfully deal with or defeat a difficulty or obstacle.
How do you use "overcome" in a sentence?
Example: "She overcame her fear of flying after years of therapy." In German, "overcome" is überwinden, bewältigen.
Are there other ways to say "overcome" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "overcome": überwinden, bewältigen.
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