Durchkommen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Durchkommen" is used as verb with the meaning of "get through", "pass" or "overcome".

Essential properties of "durchkommen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: durchkommen
  • Simple past: kam durch
  • Participle: durchgekommen

See full conjugation of durchkommen

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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 "durchkommen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To get through or overcome an obstacle"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Ich hoffe, dass wir den Stau bald durchkommen.I hope we get through the traffic jam soon.
  2. Er hat die Prüfung endlich durchkommen.He finally got through the exam.
  3. Wir müssen den Wald durchkommen, um das Dorf zu erreichen.We have to get through the forest to reach the village.

2.) "To get through (by phone/message)"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Ich konnte endlich bei ihm durchkommen.I could finally get through to him.
  2. Es ist schwer, bei dieser Nummer durchzukommen.It's hard to get through on this number.
  3. Nach mehreren Versuchen habe ich durchkommen können.After several attempts, I was able to get through.

3.) "To survive or come through unharmed"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Wir sind glücklich, den Sturm durchkommen zu haben.We are happy to have come through the storm.
  2. Er hat den Unfall ohne Verletzungen durchkommen.He came through the accident without injuries.
  3. Sie haben die Krise gut durchkommen.They came through the crisis well.
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