Translation of German word "klarkommen" to English
klarkommen
Meaning
NounThe act of managing or controlling something.
How to use
klarkommen (slang: 'to manage / cope / get by') — colloquial separable verb. Ich komme damit klar — I can handle it / I'm coping. Mit jemandem klarkommen — To get on with someone.
🇬🇧 English
to manage
Example
Ich hoffe, du wirst in der neuen Stadt gut klarkommen.
I hope you will manage well in the new city.
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Common phrases
- damit klarkommen— to cope / manage with something
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What is the definition of the German word "klarkommen"?▼
The German word "klarkommen" is defined as: "The act of managing or controlling something."
What does the German word "klarkommen" mean?▼
The German word "klarkommen" means "to manage" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Ich benutze oft das Wort „klarkommen" im Alltag." (which translates as "I hope you will manage well in the new city.").
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