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
Comes from the prefix 'be-' (acting upon) and 'wältigen', which is related to 'Gewalt' (power, force). It means to apply power to something.
Memory Tips
Imagine 'wielding' your power to overcome a big 'wall' ('Wall' sounds a bit like 'wältigen'). You are mastering the situation.