überstanden
Translation
overcome, survived, weathered
Examples
Nach der überstandenen Operation geht es ihm besser.
After the overcome surgery, he is doing better.
Die überstandene Krise hat die Firma gestärkt.
The crisis that was overcome has strengthened the company.
Grammar Patterns
((as an adjective)) overcome ~ the overcome illness
Similar Words
bewältigt (managed), gemeistert (mastered)
Etymology
Past participle of 'überstehen' (to overcome), from 'über' (over) + 'stehen' (to stand). It literally means 'stood over'.
Memory Tips
Picture yourself standing 'over' a challenge you have conquered. It is now 'overcome'.