пережить

This is the 5429th most frequent Russian word.


пережить

To survive, endure, or outlive.


The word 'пережить' is used here in the sense of 'to endure' or 'to go through' a difficult experience.

Я не могу пережить такую потерю.

I cannot endure such a loss.


In this sentence, 'пережить' means 'to survive' or 'to live through' a difficult or dangerous event.

Он пережил войну и рассказывал нам свои истории.

He survived the war and shared his stories with us.


'Пережить' here is used in a figurative sense, meaning 'to get through' or 'to manage to pass' a period of time.

После работы я просто хочу пережить вечер и лечь спать.

After work, I just want to get through the evening and go to bed.