verb
wegfegen
sweep away · sweep
The German word "wegfegen" is a verb formed from two parts:
- weg = away
- fegen = to sweep
Meaning: "to sweep away" or "to sweep off". It describes the action of removing something by sweeping it away, often quickly and thoroughly.
Similar words:
- beseitigen (to remove)
- entfernen (to remove)
- wegwischen (to wipe away)
Difference:
- "Wegfegen" specifically implies using a broom or similar tool to sweep physically, while "beseitigen" and "entfernen" are more general terms for removing something (not necessarily by sweeping).
- "Wegwischen" involves wiping, often with a cloth, rather than sweeping.
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Examples
Er muss die Blätter schnell wegfegen.verb
He has to sweep away the leaves quickly.
Wir müssen schnell alles wegfegen.verb
We have to quickly sweep everything away.
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