Masculine
Umweg
Meaning
- (masculine, strong) detour (a diversion or deviation from one's original route)
- (masculine, strong) roundabout way
Concepts
roundabout way
turning movement
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Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈʊmˌveːk/
Etymology
In summary
From Middle High German *ummewec, umbewec, from Middle High German umbe (“around”) + wec (“way”); equivalent to um- + Weg.
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