Meaning of the German Word "Überleben"

überleben
outlive

To live longer than another person.

Example Sentence

Sie überlebte ihren Ehemann um zwanzig Jahre.

Other Meanings of This Word

To continue to live after a dangerous event.

B1Verb
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Continuing to live despite danger.

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Definition: To live longer than another person.

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What is the CEFR level of the word "überleben"?

B2

What grammatical category does "überleben" have?

Verb

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