fɛɐ̯ˈmaɪ̯dn̩

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Translation

to avoid

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Word origin

A compound of the prefix ver- and meiden ('to avoid, to shun').

Origin
German
Root
ver- + meiden

Grammar

Verb typestrong, perfect with haben

Examples

unnötigen Stress .

We should avoid unnecessary stress.

Blickkontakt .

He avoided all eye contact with his opponent.

.

This danger could easily have been avoided.

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