Undergo Meaning in English
word
Definition
To experience or go through something, usually something difficult, unpleasant, or involving a process of change.
Usage & Nuances
Formal and often used for medical treatment ('undergo surgery'), procedures, or significant experiences ('undergo changes'). Rarely for positive or routine situations; usually involves difficulty or transformation.
Spanish: someterse a - pasar por - experimentarPortuguese (BR): submeter-se a - passar por - sofrer (experiência)Portuguese (PT): submeter-se a - passar por - sofrer (experiência)Chinese (Simplified): 接受 - 经历 (经历通常指不愉快的事情)Chinese (Traditional): 接受 - 經歷 (經歷通常指不愉快的事情)Hindi: से गुजरना - झेलनाArabic: يخضع لـ - يمر بـBengali: অতিক্রম করা - ভুগা - সহ্য করাRussian: пройти - подвергаться - испытатьJapanese: 受ける - 経験するVietnamese: trải qua - chịu đựngKorean: 겪다 - 경험하다Turkish: geçirmek - maruz kalmakUrdu: گزرنا - برداشت کرناIndonesian: mengalami - menjalani
Example Sentences
She had to undergo surgery after her accident.
basic
The country will undergo major economic changes.
basic
He’s completely undergone a change since moving abroad.
natural
He will undergo training next month.
basic
Many patients undergo a lot of stress during treatment.
natural
Even old buildings must undergo safety checks regularly.
natural