Fristen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Fristen" is used as verb with the meaning of "subsist", "eke out" or "scrape by".

Essential properties of "fristen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: fristen
  • Simple past: fristete
  • Participle: gefristet

See full conjugation of fristen

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "fristen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Live or subsist in difficult conditions"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. In der Wildnis muss man oft nur fristen.In the wilderness, one often just has to subsist.
  2. Viele Menschen fristen ihr Dasein in Armut.Many people eke out their existence in poverty.
  3. Er fristet sein Leben in Einsamkeit.He scrapes by his life in solitude.

2.) "Extend a deadline or period"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Wir müssen die Frist für das Projekt fristen.We need to extend the deadline for the project.
  2. Der Vertrag wurde um ein Jahr gefristet.The contract was extended by one year.
  3. Kannst du die Abgabefrist fristen?Can you extend the submission deadline?
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