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 means to stand over a challenge or to physically stand past something.
Memory Tips
Picture yourself standing 'over' a difficulty you've conquered. For the physical sense, think of a roof that 'stands over' the wall's edge.