German Word: sich durchschlagen
English Meaning: to struggle along, to fight one's way through, to muddle through

Word Forms: durch, durchzuschlagen, schlägt

Example Sentences:

Er schlägt sich als Privatarzt im Ausland durch.
He ekes out a living abroad as a private physician.
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Related Words:

sich

1. oneself 2. themselves 3. itself 4. himself 5. herself

Here: oneself

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durchschlagen

to break, to smash (e.g. a window)

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