herumlaufen

C1

to run around

English meaning
to run around

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herumlaufen in a sentence

Er läuft immer herum, um fit zu bleiben.

Word family

herumlaufen is built from umlaufen (to circumvent) and laufen (run, walk). German builds meaning by welding words together, so knowing the parts usually gives you the whole.

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What does herumlaufen mean in English?

herumlaufen means "to run around". For example: "Er läuft immer herum, um fit zu bleiben."

What level is herumlaufen in German?

herumlaufen is a C1 word — c1 — advanced.

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