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Swedish
Etymology
Inherited from Old Swedish umgænge, from Old Norse umgengi. The related verb umgås has undergone a similar shift in sense. Doublet of omgång.
Noun
umgänge n
- the act of being with people
Den gyllene regeln i allt umgänge är att visa hänsyn.- The golden rule when being with people is to be considerate.
- circle of acquaintances (the people you spend time with)
- Hans umgänge är mycket begränsat.
- He sees few people.
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