how to pronounce umweg

/ˈʊmˌveːk/

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umweg is pronounced in two syllables

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An example use of umweg in a speech by a native speaker of standard german:

“… also ein umweg in kauf sich durch …”

meanings of umweg

noun:

Detour (a diversion or deviation from one's original route).
Roundabout way.

umweg frequency in german - C1 level of CEFR

the word umweg occurs in german on average 7 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C1 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.