um

A1 Preposition

English Translation

at (time), around

What does „um" mean in English?

„um" is a German preposition meaning "at (time), around" in English. CEFR Level A1 — Goethe-Institut official vocabulary.

Example Sentences

1

Der Zug fährt um 8 Uhr ab.

The train leaves at 8 o'clock.

CEFR Level

A1

Beginner — basic everyday expressions and simple phrases.

This word is part of the official Goethe-Institut A1 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

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