überwinden
Translation
to overcome, to conquer, to surmount
Examples
Er überwand seine Angst.
He overcame his fear.
Sie überwand die Krankheit schnell.
She quickly overcame the illness.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to overcome (sth.) He finally überwand his fear of flying.
Similar Words
Synonyms: bewältigen (to manage), besiegen (to defeat); Antonyms: scheitern (to fail), aufgeben (to give up)
Etymology
Composed of 'über-' (over) and 'winden' (to wind, twist). It suggests getting 'over' a complex, twisted problem.
Memory Tips
Picture yourself getting 'over' a 'winding' obstacle, like a twisted rope or a difficult mountain path.