Durchringen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Durchringen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to bring oneself to", "to manage to" or "to force oneself to".

Essential properties of "durchringen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: durchringen
  • Simple past: rang durch
  • Participle: durchgerungen

See full conjugation of durchringen

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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 "durchringen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To achieve something with great effort"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er konnte sich endlich durchringen, die Entscheidung zu treffen.He could finally bring himself to make the decision.
  2. Nach langem Zögern hat sie sich durchgerungen, die Wahrheit zu sagen.After long hesitation, she brought herself to tell the truth.
  3. Es war schwer, aber er hat sich durchgerungen, das Projekt zu beenden.It was hard, but he managed to finish the project.

2.) "To decide after hesitation"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er hat sich endlich durchgerungen, den Job zu kündigen.He finally brought himself to quit the job.
  2. Nach langem Überlegen hat sie sich durchgerungen, die Reise zu buchen.After long consideration, she brought herself to book the trip.
  3. Er musste sich durchringen, um seine Meinung zu ändern.He had to bring himself to change his mind.
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