Umfahren Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Umfahren" is used as verb with the meaning of "to drive around", "to bypass" or "to circumnavigate".

Essential properties of "umfahren"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: umfahren
  • Simple past: umfuhr
  • Participle: umfahren

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "umfahren" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To drive around something"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Wir müssen die Baustelle umfahren.We have to drive around the construction site.
  2. Er hat den Stau geschickt umfahren.He skillfully drove around the traffic jam.
  3. Sie umfahren das ganze Stadtzentrum.They drive around the entire city center.

2.) "To hit or knock down with a vehicle"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er hat das Verkehrsschild umfahren.He ran over the traffic sign.
  2. Sie umfahren den Baum auf der Straße.They ran over the tree in the street.
  3. Das Auto hat den Zaun umfahren.The car knocked down the fence.
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