No. 4,165 in German
auskommen
"Auskommen" means to get along, manage, or make do.
In a sentence
Wir kommen gut miteinander aus.
We get along well with each other.
In this sentence, 'auskommen' means to get along with someone, focusing on interpersonal relationships.
Er kann mit wenig Geld auskommen.
He can manage with little money.
Here, 'auskommen' is used to imply managing or surviving with limited resources.
Ohne ein Fahrzeug kommt man hier schlecht aus.
Without a vehicle, it's hard to get by here.
In this context, 'auskommen' refers to getting by or managing under certain conditions.
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