überstanden
Translation
survived, overcome, weathered
Examples
Nach der überstandenen Krankheit fühlt er sich besser.
After surviving the illness, he feels better.
Die Gefahr ist nun überstanden.
The danger is now over.
Grammar Patterns
as an adjective before a noun After the survived operation, he is doing well.
predicatively The crisis is finally over.
Similar Words
Synonyms: überwunden (overcome), gemeistert (mastered); Antonyms: gescheitert (failed)
Etymology
Past participle of the verb 'überstehen' (to survive), from 'über-' (over) + 'stehen' (to stand).
Memory Tips
Think of 'standing over' a difficulty. You've risen above it and survived.