bewältigen
Translation
to overcome, to cope with, to manage, to master
Examples
Sie musste viele Schwierigkeiten bewältigen.
She had to overcome many difficulties.
Er kann die Arbeit allein bewältigen.
He can manage the work alone.
Wir müssen diese Krise gemeinsam bewältigen.
We must overcome this crisis together.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to overcome, manage (sth.) He can bewältigen the workload.
Similar Words
Synonyms: meistern, schaffen, überwinden; Antonym: scheitern
Etymology
From the prefix 'be-' (acting upon) and 'wältigen', related to 'Gewalt' (power, force). It means to exert power over something.
Memory Tips
Think of 'wielding' power over a problem to 'bewältigen' it. It's about mastering a challenge through force or effort.