überstehen
Translation
to survive, to endure, to get through, to protrude
Examples
Er hat die schwere Krankheit überstanden.
He survived the serious illness.
Das Dach übersteht die Mauer.
The roof overhangs the wall.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to survive, get through sth. He survived the operation well.
Similar Words
Synonyms: to survive, to endure; Antonyms: to fail, to succumb
Etymology
From 'über' (over, beyond) + 'stehen' (to stand). It signifies standing over a difficulty or physically standing beyond a point.
Memory Tips
Imagine standing 'over' a problem you've just overcome. For the physical meaning, picture a balcony that 'stands over' the edge of the building.