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survival in German

survival in German is Überleben, Relikt, Überbleibsel — survival means the act or fact of staying alive, especially through danger or difficulty.

survival in German

Überleben
noun
The fact or act of surviving; continued existence or life.
Relikt
noun
(anthropology) A custom or belief that persists in folklore from earlier times, when the rationale behind it is forgotten.
Überbleibsel
noun
(anthropology) A custom or belief that persists in folklore from earlier times, when the rationale behind it is forgotten.
Überlebsel
noun
(anthropology) A custom or belief that persists in folklore from earlier times, when the rationale behind it is forgotten.
Überrest
noun
(anthropology) A custom or belief that persists in folklore from earlier times, when the rationale behind it is forgotten.

What does "survival" mean?

  1. noun The act or fact of staying alive, especially through danger or difficulty.
    "Survival in the desert depends on finding water fast."
  2. noun An old custom, belief, or practice that has lingered on even though people have forgotten why it started.
    "Throwing salt over your shoulder is a survival from an old superstition."
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survival in a sentence

  • Survival in the desert depends on finding water fast.
  • Her survival after the crash amazed the doctors.
  • Throwing salt over your shoulder is a survival from an old superstition.

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What is "survival" in German?

"survival" in German is Überleben, Relikt, Überbleibsel. survival means: The act or fact of staying alive, especially through danger or difficulty.

How do you use "survival" in a sentence?

Example: "Survival in the desert depends on finding water fast." In German, "survival" is Überleben, Relikt, Überbleibsel.

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

Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "survival": Überleben, Relikt, Überbleibsel, Überlebsel, Überrest.

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