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Um Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Um" is mainly used as preposition meaning "around", "about" or "at". It is also used as conjunction and particle.
Essential properties of "um"
Its most important properties are:
Properties as Preposition
- Governed cases: accusative
- Functions: local, temporal
Meanings of "um" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "Around (spatial or temporal)"
"Um", when used with this meaning, acts as preposition.
- Definition: "Around, indicating a circular or approximate position in space or time."
- Translation(s): around, about, at
- Synonym(s): herum, rund
- Related word(s): ungefähr, etwa
📝 Some usage examples:
- Der Hund läuft um das Haus.
- Wir treffen uns um 8 Uhr.
- Es gibt viele Geschäfte um den Marktplatz.
2.) "To (purpose)"
"Um", when used with this meaning, acts as preposition.
- Definition: "To indicate the purpose or aim of an action."
- Translation(s): to, in order to
- Synonym(s): zwecks, zum Zweck
- Related word(s): damit, um zu
📝 Some usage examples:
- Ich lerne Deutsch, um in Deutschland zu studieren.
- Sie geht zum Arzt, um sich untersuchen zu lassen.
- Wir arbeiten hart, um erfolgreich zu sein.
3.) "By (difference/change)"
"Um", when used with this meaning, acts as preposition.
- Definition: "Indicates a difference or change, especially in comparisons."
- Translation(s): by, by about
- Synonym(s): mehr, weniger, Unterschied
- Antonym(s): gleich, identisch
- Related word(s): mehr als, weniger als
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er ist um zwei Jahre älter als ich.
- Der Preis ist um 10 Euro gestiegen.
- Sie hat um 5 Kilo abgenommen.
4.) "In order to (subordinate clause)"
"Um", when used with this meaning, acts as conjunction.
- Definition: "Introduces a subordinate clause indicating purpose or intention."
- Translation(s): in order to, to
- Synonym(s): damit
- Related word(s): damit, sodass
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er trainiert viel, um fit zu bleiben.
- Sie spart Geld, um ein Auto zu kaufen.
- Wir gehen früh ins Bett, um morgen früh aufzustehen.
5.) "Um (interjection for hesitation)"
"Um", when used with this meaning, acts as particle.
- Definition: "Used in interjections to express doubt or hesitation."
- Translation(s): um, uh, erm
- Synonym(s): äh, hmm
- Related word(s): äh, hmm, tja
📝 Some usage examples:
- Um, ich bin mir nicht sicher.
- Wir könnten, um, vielleicht später gehen.
- Um, das ist eine gute Frage.