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Herum Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Herum" is mainly used as adverb meaning "around", "about" or "round". It is also used as particle.
Essential properties of "herum"
Its most important properties are:
Meanings of "herum" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "Around, surrounding"
"Herum", when used with this meaning, acts as adverb.
- Definition: "Around, surrounding something or someone."
- Translation(s): around, about, round
- Synonym(s): umher, Rundherum
- Related word(s): um, ringsum
📝 Some usage examples:
- Die Kinder spielten herum.
- Er lief herum und suchte seine Schlüssel.
- Wir saßen herum und unterhielten uns.
2.) "Aimless/casual action"
"Herum", when used with this meaning, acts as particle.
- Definition: "Indicates an action without a defined purpose or in a casual manner."
- Translation(s): around, about, idly, aimlessly
- Synonym(s): Umher
- Related word(s): Herumtreiben, Herumlaufen
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er läuft den ganzen Tag herum.
- Sie probierte herum, bis sie die richtige Lösung fand.
- Hör auf, herumzualbern!
3.) "Completion of a time period"
"Herum", when used with this meaning, acts as adverb.
- Definition: "Indicates the completion of a period of time."
- Translation(s): over, finished, elapsed, passed
- Synonym(s): vorbei, um
- Related word(s): herumsein
📝 Some usage examples:
- Das Jahr ist herum.
- Die Frist ist herum.
- Die Ferien sind herum.