um

A2 Preposition

English Translation

at, around

What does „um" mean in English?

„um" is a German preposition meaning "at, around" in English. CEFR Level A2 — Goethe-Institut official vocabulary.

Example Sentences

1

Er kommt um sieben Uhr.

He arrives at seven o'clock.

2

Die Apotheke ist gleich um die Ecke.

The pharmacy is just around the corner.

CEFR Level

A2

Elementary — frequently used expressions and routine tasks.

This word is part of the official Goethe-Institut A2 vocabulary list.

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Word Family

aufräumen — to clean up aufräumen — to clean up Baum — tree Baum — tree Blume — flower Blume — flower Blume — flower Briefumschlag — envelope

Related Words

um

at (time)

um

at

um ... zu

in order to

um Mitternacht

at midnight

umarmen

to hug

Umfrage (die)

survey