Example: Ich bin morgen den ganzen Tag unterwegs sein und kann nicht telefonieren.
Definition
"Unterwegs sein" means to be on the move or traveling from one place to another, often implying being away from home or usual location for a period. For example, "Ich bin morgen den ganzen Tag unterwegs sein" means being out and about all day and unable to take calls.
The phrase "unterwegs sein" comes from the German words 'unter' meaning 'under' or 'along' and 'Weg' meaning 'way' or 'path'. Together, they convey the idea of being 'along the way' or traveling. Did you know that this phrase captures the notion of being in transit, emphasizing movement rather than the destination?
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"Unterwegs sein" appears in the Vocaplus list "", containing 105 commonly used expressions.
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