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hinbekommen

to manage

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hinbekommen vs schaffen

to manage / create

Schaffen and hinbekommen can both mean that a specific task succeeds. Schaffen is the neutral, broader word; hinbekommen is colloquial and emphasizes more strongly that a particular thing is successfully completed despite difficulties. In everyday situations, hinbekommen is especially suitable for practical problems; otherwise, schaffen is usually unmarked.

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hinbekommen

Trotz mehrerer Fehler bekam ich die schwierige Aufgabe noch hin.

Despite several mistakes, I still managed to complete the difficult task.

schaffen

Trotz der kurzen Zeit schaffte ich die schwierige Aufgabe noch.

Despite the limited time, I still managed the difficult task.

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