klarkommen mit
to cope with
To manage a situation, task, or person; to be able to deal with something or someone.
EXAMPLE
Ich komme mit dem neuen Computerprogramm noch nicht ganz klar.
I still can't quite cope with the new computer program.
klarkommen
to cope / get along
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Meanings
klarkommen
to get along
To have a good relationship with another person; to get on well with someone.
EXAMPLE
Obwohl sie sehr unterschiedlich sind, kommen die beiden gut miteinander klar.
Although they are very different, the two of them get along well with each other.
Usage tips
Separable verb
'Klarkommen' (to cope / get along) is a separable verb. The prefix 'klar-' comes at the end of the main clause. In subordinate clauses and in the infinitive with 'zu', the verb stays together.
EXAMPLE
Er kommt mit seiner neuen Chefin nicht gut klar.
He doesn't get along well with his new boss.
Fixed preposition
'Klarkommen' (to cope / get along) is almost always used with the preposition 'mit' and the dative. You cope or get along 'mit etwas' (with something) or 'mit jemandem' (with someone).
EXAMPLE
Kommst du mit dem Lärm klar?
Can you cope with the noise?
Context clue
The context tells you the exact meaning. 'Mit einer Person klarkommen' means usually to get along well with someone. 'Mit einer Sache oder Situation klarkommen' means to manage it or be able to deal with it.
EXAMPLE
Ich komme mit meinen Nachbarn sehr gut klar.
I get along very well with my neighbors.
Register: colloquial
'Klarkommen' (to cope / get along) is a very common word in spoken language and informal texts. It sounds natural and is used frequently in everyday life.
EXAMPLE
Keine Sorge, ich komme schon allein klar.
Don't worry, I'll manage on my own.
Compare with
klarkommen vs umgehen
to handle / avoid / circulate
Both verbs can describe how someone copes with a difficult situation. „Umgehen“ emphasizes the way the person acts, while „klarkommen“ focuses more on whether coping is successful. Use „umgehen“ to describe the behavior and „klarkommen“ to describe the success or ability to cope.
klarkommen
Lea kommt mit der schwierigen Aufgabe trotz ihrer Angst gut klar.
Despite her fear, Lea is coping well with the difficult task.
umgehen
Lea geht mit der schwierigen Aufgabe ruhig und Schritt für Schritt um.
Lea is dealing with the difficult task calmly, one step at a time.
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