to manage / to fix
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to manage
Colloquial for: to deal with something successfully, manage it, or bring it to a good conclusion.
Keine Sorge, die Präsentation bis morgen kriegen wir schon hin.
Don't worry, we'll manage to get the presentation done by tomorrow.
'Hinkriegen' (to manage / to fix) is a separable verb. The prefix 'hin-' separates in a main clause and goes to the end. Here, the prefix signals that something is brought into a successful state.
Ich kriege das schon hin, mach dir keine Sorgen.
I'll manage it, don't worry.
This word clearly belongs to colloquial language. Use it in informal conversations with friends or colleagues, but avoid it in formal texts or situations.
Das kriegen wir gemeinsam schon irgendwie hin.
We'll somehow manage it together.
In the meaning 'etwas schaffen' (to manage something), 'hinkriegen' (to manage) is often combined with tasks or problems. A typical optimistic phrase is 'Das kriegen wir schon hin!' (We'll manage it!).
Ich muss es hinkriegen, den Bericht rechtzeitig fertigzustellen.
I have to manage to finish the report on time.
When it is about repairing something, the word 'wieder' (again) is often added to emphasize that something is being restored to its working condition.
Mein Fahrrad ist kaputt, aber mein Bruder kriegt das sicher wieder hin.
My bike is broken, but my brother will surely be able to fix it again.
to manage / create
'schaffen' and 'hinkriegen' often both mean that you successfully get something done. 'schaffen' is neutral and fits everyday life, school, work, and also more formal situations. 'hinkriegen' is colloquial and sounds more personal or casual. It is often used when something seems difficult at first but works out in the end. Learners may confuse the words because they are used similarly in many conversations. In an exam, job application, or official email, 'schaffen' is usually the safer choice. Among friends, 'hinkriegen' sounds very natural.
Kriegst du die Präsentation vor dem Termin noch hin?
Can you still get the presentation done before the deadline?
Ich schaffe die Matheaufgaben heute noch, wenn ich mich konzentriere.
I can finish the math problems today if I concentrate.