über sich hinauswachsen

Based on: wachsen
Phrase
1.

surpass oneself, to excel

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  • In schwierigen Situationen wachse ich oft über mich hinaus.
  • In difficult situations, I often surpass myself.

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Word of the Day – “wachsen”

A fun look at the meaning of "wachsen" and its prefix versions and a REALLY big difference between "wachsen and "to grow". Also: adults an ingrown toenails.

Vocab: wachsen, aufwachse, erwachsen, das Wachs, durchwachsen

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How many meanings does the German word 'über sich hinauswachsen' have?

über sich hinauswachsen has 1 distinct meaning: 1. surpass oneself, to excel.

What is 'über sich hinauswachsen' related to?

The word 'über sich hinauswachsen' is related to wachsen.

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Word of the Day – “wachsen”
A fun look at the meaning of "wachsen" and its prefix versions and a REALLY big difference between "wachsen and "to grow". Also: adults an ingrown toenails.
Vocab: wachsen, aufwachse, erwachsen, das Wachs, durchwachsen
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