Sie durchläuft einen schwierigen Prozess, der viel Anstrengung erfordert.
English: She has been undergoing a difficult process, which requires strong effort.
durchmachen /dˈʊɐçmˌaxən/ · verb · CEFR B2. German translation of "undergo".
See also: Vocabulary entry (German) · Topic: German Leistung und Fortschritt
- Source term
- undergo
- Translation
- durchmachen
- CEFR Level
- B2
- Part of speech
- verb
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| Dictionary form | durchmachen |
|---|---|
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How to use it in a sentence
- Pattern
- Subject + helper/modal + durchmachen
- Examples
- Wir müssen oft durchmachen.
- Tip
- Adjust endings and word order to match the full sentence.
Topic context
This word appears in the German Leistung und Fortschritt.
Example Sentences
Der Patient muss vor der Operation mehrere Untersuchungen machen lassen.
English: The patient must undergo several tests before the operation.
Die Stadt hat im letzten Jahrzehnt enorme Veränderungen erlebt.
English: The city has undergone enormous changes over the last decade.
Er wurde letzten Monat operiert und erholt sich gut.
English: He underwent surgery last month and is recovering well.
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