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bewältigen

to overcome

bewältigen – bewältigte – hat bewältigt

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bewältigen vs bestehen

to pass / consist / exist

Bestehen and bewältigen can both express success in a challenge. Bestehen is particularly suited to an exam or test of one's abilities with clear requirements, while bewältigen emphasizes that someone successfully mastered a difficult task or burden.

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bewältigen

Lena hat die schwierige praktische Aufgabe trotz Zeitdruck bewältigt.

Lena managed the difficult practical task despite the time pressure.

bestehen

Lena hat die schwierige praktische Prüfung bestanden.

Lena passed the difficult practical exam.

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