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zurechtkommen — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • cope verb To deal successfully with a difficult situation.

Senses

zurechtkommen is used for these senses in English:

  • cope (intransitive) To deal effectively with something, especially if difficult.
  • cope with (transitive) To come to terms with; to overcome any difficulties presented by.
  • get along (intransitive, idiomatic) To survive; to do well enough.

cope — full definition

  1. verb To deal successfully with a difficult situation.
  2. noun (slang) A coping mechanism, comforting belief, or self-delusion someone relies on to get through a hard situation.

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