durchgemacht

Durchgemacht is a German colloquial term that literally translates to "gone through." It is used to describe the experience of having stayed awake all night, often due to work, studying, or a party. The phrase implies that the person has not slept and has completed a task or endured a period of time without rest.

The usage of "durchgemacht" is common in informal contexts. For instance, a student might say "Ich habe die ganze Nacht durchgemacht, um für die Prüfung zu lernen" (I stayed up all night studying for the exam). Similarly, someone attending a late-night event could explain their tiredness by stating "Wir haben die ganze Nacht durchgemacht" (We stayed up all night).

While it describes a state of being awake, "durchgemacht" doesn't necessarily carry a strong negative connotation. It can simply be a factual statement about a night spent without sleep. However, it often implies a sense of effort, endurance, or sometimes even exhaustion resulting from the lack of sleep. The context usually clarifies the specific reason for staying awake.