GERMAN · C1WORD NOTES
MEANING & PRONUNCIATION

bezwingen

defeat; overcome an opponent

Obwohl ihr der stärkere Gegner zunächst überlegen schien, bezwang sie ihn durch Geduld und eine Taktik, die seine Schwächen gezielt nutzte.

Although the stronger opponent initially seemed superior to her, she defeated him through patience and tactics that specifically exploited his weaknesses.

conquer; overcome a difficulty or fear

Sie bezwang ihre Angst vor dem Wasser, indem sie in kleinen Schritten übte und sich nicht zu schnellen Erfolgen drängen ließ.

She conquered her fear of water by practising in small steps and refusing to be pressured into quick results.

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