Auskommen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Auskommen" is used as verb with the meaning of "manage", "get by" or "make do".

Essential properties of "auskommen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: auskommen
  • Simple past: kam aus
  • Participle: ausgekommen

See full conjugation of auskommen

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "auskommen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Manage with available resources"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Wir müssen mit dem auskommen, was wir haben.We have to make do with what we have.
  2. Sie kann mit ihrem Gehalt kaum auskommen.She can barely get by on her salary.
  3. Trotz der Schwierigkeiten werden wir schon irgendwie auskommen.Despite the difficulties, we will somehow manage.

2.) "Get along well with someone"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Nachbarn kommen gut miteinander aus.The neighbors get along well with each other.
  2. Ich komme mit meinen Kollegen sehr gut aus.I get along very well with my colleagues.
  3. Es ist wichtig, dass wir in der Familie gut auskommen.It's important that we get along well in the family.

3.) "Be sufficient, be enough"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Das Geld wird nicht auskommen, um alle Rechnungen zu bezahlen.The money will not be enough to pay all the bills.
  2. Wird das Essen für alle Gäste auskommen?Will there be enough food for all guests?
  3. Die Zeit wird knapp, aber wir werden schon auskommen.Time is running out, but we will manage.
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