No. 3,557 in Dutch
overleef
"Overleef" means "survive" in English.
In a sentence
Ik overleef elke dag met geluk.
I survive every day with luck.
In this sentence, 'overleef' is used to describe the act of continuing to live or exist, specifically overcoming challenges daily.
Zij overleeft in moeilijke omstandigheden door haar doorzettingsvermogen.
She survives in tough conditions thanks to her perseverance.
Here, 'overleeft' highlights the capability to persevere in adverse situations.
In die film, overleeft de held een gevaarlijke missie.
In that movie, the hero survives a dangerous mission.
Here, 'overleeft' is employed to describe the act of coming through a perilous event unharmed or unaffected.
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