Hinweg Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Hinweg" is mainly used as adverb meaning "throughout", "along" or "over". It is also used as particle and preposition.

Essential properties of "hinweg"

Its most important properties are:

Properties as Preposition

  • Governed cases: accusative
  • Functions: local

Meanings of "hinweg" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Throughout a period or distance"

"Hinweg", when used with this meaning, acts as adverb.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er lief den ganzen Tag hinweg durch die Stadt.He walked through the city all day long.
  2. Die Diskussion zog sich über Stunden hinweg.The discussion dragged on for hours.
  3. Sie wanderten den Fluss hinweg bis zur Mündung.They hiked along the river to its mouth.

2.) "Movement away from speaker/reference point"

"Hinweg", when used with this meaning, acts as particle.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er ging schnell die Straße hinweg.He quickly walked away down the street.
  2. Der Wind blies die Blätter hinweg.The wind blew the leaves away.
  3. Sie schaute über den Zaun hinweg.She looked over the fence.

3.) "Over, above, despite (obstacles)"

"Hinweg", when used with this meaning, acts as preposition.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Über alle Hindernisse hinweg erreichte sie ihr Ziel.Overcoming all obstacles, she reached her goal.
  2. Er setzte sich über die Regeln hinweg.He disregarded the rules.
  3. Hinweg über alle Bedenken stimmte er zu.Despite all concerns, he agreed.
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