Zurechtkommen
Example: Ich komme gut mit meinen neuen Kollegen zurecht.
Definition
"Zurechtkommen" means to manage or cope well with a situation or with people, often implying successfully dealing with challenges or adapting to new circumstances. For example, in the sentence 'Ich komme gut mit meinen neuen Kollegen zurecht,' it means getting along well with new colleagues.
Etymology
The German verb "zurechtkommen" is composed of 'zu' (to/towards), 'recht' (right/correct), and 'kommen' (to come). Together, they convey the idea of 'coming to the right' or 'managing properly.' It reflects the concept of handling things correctly or adapting appropriately.
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"Zurechtkommen" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B1) - set 1", containing 119 commonly used words.
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