umfahren

to circumvent

English meaning: to circumvent
CEFR level: German C1 vocabulary list
Dictionary: German words with U

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umfahren in a sentence

Um die Stadt zu umfahren, müssen wir die Autobahn nehmen.

Words that go with umfahren

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Questions about umfahren

What does umfahren mean in English?

umfahren means "to circumvent". For example: "Um die Stadt zu umfahren, müssen wir die Autobahn nehmen."

What level is umfahren in German?

umfahren is a C1 word — c1 — advanced.

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