GERMAN · C1WORD NOTES
MEANING & PRONUNCIATION

hinauswachsen

outgrow; grow beyond

Der junge Baum ist über die niedrige Mauer hinausgewachsen, sodass seine Zweige inzwischen auch auf der anderen Seite Schatten spenden.

The young tree has grown above the low wall, so its branches now provide shade on the other side too.

surpass one's limits; rise above oneself

Während der schwierigen Wochen wuchs sie über sich hinaus, ohne dass daraus die Erwartung entstehen sollte, sie könne dauerhaft so viel leisten.

During the difficult weeks, she surpassed her own limits, but this should not create an expectation that she can sustain that level of effort permanently.

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