survive
Aussprache: [sərˈvaɪv]
Kontext: „life and existence“
(verb) to continue living after a difficult situation or event. It means you manage to stay alive even when things are very hard.
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After the storm, many animals were able to survive despite the destruction.
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Sadly, some plants did not survive the harsh winter conditions.
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What do you think it takes to survive in the wild?
Kontext: „relationships“
(verb) to continue to exist or remain in a relationship, business, or situation. It means that something continues even when it's facing challenges.
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Their friendship managed to survive despite the many challenges they faced.
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The company could not survive the financial crisis and had to shut down.
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How can a relationship survive tough times?
Kontext: „cultural preservation“
(verb) to continue to exist over time, especially when talking about ideas, traditions, or cultures. It means that something stays around and is still practiced or remembered.
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Many ancient traditions still survive in our modern society.
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Some languages are not surviving because people are not speaking them anymore.
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What traditions do you think will survive in the future?