Masculine

Umweg

Meaning

  1. (masculine, strong) detour (a diversion or deviation from one's original route)
  2. (masculine, strong) roundabout way

Frequency

C2
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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