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German
Etymology
From Middle High German *ummewec, umbewec, from Middle High German umbe (“around”) + wec (“way”); equivalent to um- + Weg.
Pronunciation
Noun
Umweg m (strong, genitive Umweges or Umwegs, plural Umwege)
- detour (a diversion or deviation from one's original route)
- roundabout way
Further reading
- “Umweg” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache
- “Umweg” in Uni Leipzig: Wortschatz-Lexikon
- “Umweg” in Duden online