Vermeiden
Example: Ich versuche, Fehler bei der Arbeit zu vermeiden.
Definition
"Vermeiden" means to deliberately stay away from or prevent something undesirable from happening. For example, in the sentence "Ich versuche, Fehler bei der Arbeit zu vermeiden," it means trying to avoid making mistakes at work.
Etymology
The word "vermeiden" comes from the German prefix "ver-" combined with the verb "meiden," which means to shun or avoid. Its roots trace back to Old High German "meidan," meaning to avoid or reject. Did you know? The concept of avoidance has been embedded in the language for centuries, reflecting human nature's tendency to steer clear of harm or trouble.
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"Vermeiden" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A2) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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