meistern
Translation
to master, to overcome, to cope with
Examples
Er hat die schwierige Aufgabe gemeistert.
He mastered the difficult task.
Sie meistert ihr Leben ohne fremde Hilfe.
She manages her life without outside help.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to master sth. She mastered the difficult technique.
Similar Words
bewältigen (to cope with), schaffen (to manage), überwinden (to overcome)
Etymology
Derived from 'Meister' (master), meaning 'to act like a master' or 'to achieve mastery'.
Memory Tips
Think of the English word 'master'. To 'meistern' something is to master it.