vermeiden
avoid
Etwas nicht tun, damit ein Problem oder eine Gefahr nicht entsteht.
The German verb vermeiden means "to avoid" or "to prevent".
- It is composed of the prefix "ver-" and the verb "meiden".
- "Meiden" means "to shun" or "to avoid" (without prefix).
- The prefix "ver-" often denotes a transformation or a purposeful action.
Similar words:
- ausweichen (to dodge or evade)
- entgehen (to escape or evade)
- umgehen (to circumvent)
Differences:
- vermeiden implies deliberately steering clear of something before it occurs.
- ausweichen is more about physically dodging or moving aside.
- entgehen emphasizes escaping or missing an event or consequence.
- umgehen often refers to bypassing rules or obstacles.
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Examples
Ich versuche, Unfälle zu vermeiden.verb
I try to avoid accidents.
Wir vermeiden unnötige Risiken.verb
We avoid unnecessary risks.
Er versucht, den Kontakt zu vermeiden.verb
He tries to avoid contact.
Sie versucht zu vermeiden, spät abends alleine nach Hause zu gehen.verb
She tries to avoid going home alone late at night.
Sie sollte es vermeiden, zu schnell zu fahren.verb
She should avoid driving too fast.
Wir vermeiden es, spät zu kommen.verb
We avoid coming late.
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