Umgehen mit
Example: Er kann gut mit schwierigen Situationen umgehen.
Definition
"Umgehen mit" is a German phrasal verb meaning to handle, manage, or deal with something or someone, especially in challenging or difficult situations. For example, it describes how a person copes or interacts effectively with complex circumstances.
Etymology
The German phrase "umgehen mit" combines "umgehen," meaning to go around or avoid, and "mit," meaning with. Originally, "umgehen" referred to physically bypassing something, but over time it evolved to mean managing or handling situations or people. Did you know? In everyday German, "umgehen mit" is essential for expressing how one deals with various challenges.
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"Umgehen mit" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B1) - set 2", containing 113 commonly used words.
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