Weiterkommen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Weiterkommen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to get on", "to make progress" or "to advance".

Essential properties of "weiterkommen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: weiterkommen
Simple past: kam weiter
Participle: weitergekommen

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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 "weiterkommen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To progress or advance"

Definition: "To progress or advance in a task or situation."
Translation(s): to get on, to make progress, to advance, to get ahead
Synonym(s): fortschreiten, vorankommen
Antonym(s): zurückfallen, stagnieren
Related word(s): Fortschritt, Entwicklung

📝 Some usage examples:

Ich hoffe, dass wir mit dem Projekt bald weiterkommen.I hope we will make progress with the project soon.
Ohne Hilfe werden wir nicht weiterkommen.Without help, we won't get anywhere.
Er hat hart gearbeitet, um in seiner Karriere weiterzukommen.He worked hard to get ahead in his career.

2.) "To overcome an obstacle"

Definition: "To overcome an obstacle or difficulty in a process."
Translation(s): to get past, to overcome, to move on, to advance
Synonym(s): überwinden, meistern
Antonym(s): scheitern, aufgeben
Related word(s): Hindernis, Herausforderung

📝 Some usage examples:

Wir müssen diese Probleme lösen, um weiterzukommen.We need to solve these problems to move forward.
Er konnte die Prüfung bestehen und weiterkommen.He was able to pass the exam and move on.
Ohne die richtige Strategie wird das Team nicht weiterkommen.Without the right strategy, the team will not get anywhere.

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