Das Überleben
Example: Das Überleben in der Wildnis erfordert viel Mut und Geschick.
Definition
"Das Überleben" refers to the act or process of continuing to live or exist, especially under difficult or dangerous conditions. It often involves overcoming challenges to maintain life, as in surviving in wilderness or adverse situations.
Etymology
The word "das Überleben" comes from the German prefix "über-" meaning "over" or "beyond" and the verb "leben" meaning "to live." Together, it literally means "to live beyond" or "to survive." Did you know that the concept of "Überleben" captures both the physical act of living and the resilience required to endure hardships?
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"Das Überleben" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B1) - set 4", containing 113 commonly used words.
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