German Word · Intermediate
überstehen
to endure, to overcome, to survive, to pull through
Pronunciation: /yːbɐˈʃteːən/
Meaning
to endure, to overcome, to survive, to pull through
Example
Smartphones müssen im Alltag einiges überstehen. Es besteht die Gefahr, dass sie zerkratzt werden oder bei Stürzen zu Bruch gehen.
Smartphones have to endure a lot in everyday life. There is the danger that they get scratched or break when dropped.
Practice tips
- Practice überstehen out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this German word is for intermediate-level learners.