ʊntɐˈveːks
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Translation
on the way, en route; travelling
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Word origin
A fossilised compound of unter ("under") and Wegen, the dative plural of Weg ("way"); literally "under way(s)", the same image as English underway.
- Origin
- German
- Root
- unter + Wegen
- English cognates
- underway
Examples
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We have been on the road for two hours already.
beruflich .
He often travels around Europe for work.
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Call me when you're on your way.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 6, lesson 11: Words 581-590.