Umweg

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German

Etymology

From Middle High German *ummewec, umbewec, from Middle High German umbe (“around”) + wec (“way”); equivalent to um- +‎ Weg.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈʊmˌveːk/
  • Audio:(file)

Noun

Umweg m (strong, genitive Umweges or Umwegs, plural Umwege)

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

Further reading

  • “Umweg” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache
  • “Umweg” in Uni Leipzig: Wortschatz-Lexikon
  • “Umweg” in Duden online
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