Zurechtkommen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Zurechtkommen" is used as verb with the meaning of "cope", "manage" or "get along".

Essential properties of "zurechtkommen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: zurechtkommen
Simple past: kam zurecht
Participle: zurechtgekommen

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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 "zurechtkommen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To handle situations or adapt"

Definition: "To handle difficult situations or adapt to new circumstances."
Translation(s): cope, manage, get along, deal with
Synonym(s): klarkommen, bewältigen
Antonym(s): scheitern, versagen
Related word(s): anpassen, meistern

📝 Some usage examples:

Er kann mit Stress gut zurechtkommen.He can cope well with stress.
Sie kommt mit ihren neuen Kollegen gut zurecht.She gets along well with her new colleagues.
Wir müssen lernen, mit Veränderungen zurechtzukommen.We have to learn to cope with changes.

2.) "To arrive on time or without problems"

Definition: "To arrive on time or at a place without problems."
Translation(s): arrive, get there, make it
Synonym(s): ankommen, eintreffen
Antonym(s): verpassen, zu spät kommen
Related word(s): erreichen, erscheinen

📝 Some usage examples:

Ich hoffe, dass wir pünktlich zurechtkommen.I hope that we arrive on time.
Er kommt immer rechtzeitig zurecht.He always arrives on time.
Wir kamen ohne Schwierigkeiten zurecht.We arrived without difficulties.

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