Beikommen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Beikommen" is used as verb with the meaning of "tackle", "deal with" or "overcome".

Essential properties of "beikommen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: beikommen
Simple past: kam bei
Participle: beigekommen

irregularseparableintransitive

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 "beikommen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To tackle or deal with a difficult problem"

Definition: "To address or confront a difficult problem or situation."
Translation(s): tackle, deal with, overcome, get to grips with
Synonym(s): bewältigen, meistern, überwinden
Antonym(s): aufgeben, kapitulieren
Related word(s): angehen, bewältigen

📝 Some usage examples:

Es ist schwer, diesem Problem beizukommen.It is difficult to tackle this problem.
Wir müssen der Situation gemeinsam beikommen.We must tackle the situation together.
Er versucht, seiner Angst beizukommen.He tries to overcome his fear.

2.) "To physically approach someone or something"

Definition: "To physically approach someone or something."
Translation(s): approach, get close to, reach
Synonym(s): nähern, herankommen
Antonym(s): entfernen, zurückziehen
Related word(s): annähern, herantreten

📝 Some usage examples:

Er konnte dem Tier nicht beikommen.He couldn't get close to the animal.
Sie versuchte, dem Auto beizukommen.She tried to get to the car.
Wir müssen dem Ziel näher beikommen.We need to get closer to the goal.

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