aus|kommen
Translation
to get along, to manage, to make do
Examples
Ich komme gut mit meinen Nachbarn aus.
I get along well with my neighbors.
Wir müssen mit wenig Geld auskommen.
We have to manage with little money.
Grammar Patterns
((mit j-m)) to get along with sb. I get along well with him.
((mit et3)) to manage with sth. She manages well with her salary.
Similar Words
zurechtkommen (to cope), klarkommen (to get by); Antonyms: streiten (to argue)
Etymology
From 'aus' (out) + 'kommen' (to come). The idea is 'to come out' of a situation well, either socially or financially.
Memory Tips
Imagine 'coming out' of a difficult situation successfully. You 'get along' with people or 'manage' with your money.