överlevde
Överlevde is the preterite (simple past) form of the Swedish verb överleva, meaning to survive. It describes that someone or something lived through a dangerous event or endured a difficult period. The term can be used in literal senses, such as surviving an accident, or in more figurative contexts, such as surviving hardships or a crisis.
Etymology and usage: överleva is formed from the prefix över- (over) and leva (to live). In Swedish,
Grammatical notes: The verb is regular in its past tense formation, but like many Swedish strong verbs
- Hon överlevde olyckan utan allvarliga skador.
- Flyktingarna överlevde natten i öknen.
- Staden överlevde kriget och återuppbyggdes senare.
See also: överleva (infinitive), överlevnad (survival), överlivande (alternative term in some dialects).
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