verkraften/fɛɐ̯ˈkʁaftn̩/to cope with; to withstand; to handle
verkraften is a German verb that means to cope with, to withstand, or to handle. It is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈkʁaftn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "verkraftete" and the past participle is "verkraftet".
Definitions
1.to cope with or endure something mentally or emotionally(emotional/mental strength)
a.to be able to emotionally deal with something difficult or stressful
Nach dem Tod ihres Vaters konnte sie den Verlust kaum verkraften.—After her father's death, she could hardly cope with the loss.
2.to withstand or absorb something without breaking down(physical or financial capacity)
a.to be able to take or absorb a strain, shock, or load
Das Unternehmen konnte die Krise finanziell nicht verkraften.—The company was not able to withstand the crisis financially.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | verkraften |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | verkrafte |
| Present (du) | verkraftest |
| Present (er/sie/es) | verkraftet |
| Preterite (ich) | verkraftete |
| Participle II | verkraftet |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | verkraftete |
| Imperative (singular) | verkraft |
| Imperative (plural) | verkraftet |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "verkraften" mean in English?
- "verkraften" means to cope with, to withstand, or to handle. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "verkraften"?
- "verkraften" is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈkʁaftn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "verkraften"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "verkraften" is "verkraftet", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "verkraften"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "verkraften" becomes "verkraftete" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "verkraften"?
- "verkraften" is a verb in German.
