Umgeben Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Umgeben" is mainly used as verb meaning "to surround", "to encircle" or "to enclose". It is also used as adjective.

Essential properties of "umgeben"

Its most important properties are:

Properties as Verb

Infinitive: umgeben
Simple past: umgab
Participle: umgeben

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

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

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To surround or encircle"

"Umgeben", when used with this meaning, acts as verb.

Definition: "To surround or encircle something or someone on all sides."
Translation(s): to surround, to encircle, to enclose
Synonym(s): umringen, einkreisen, einfassen
Antonym(s): freilassen, öffnen
Related word(s): umschließen, einzäunen

📝 Some usage examples:

Die Stadt ist von Bergen umgeben.The city is surrounded by mountains.
Der Garten wird von einer hohen Mauer umgeben.The garden is surrounded by a high wall.
Sie fühlte sich von Freunden umgeben.She felt surrounded by friends.

2.) "Surrounded or encircled"

"Umgeben", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.

Definition: "Surrounded or encircled by something."
Translation(s): surrounded, encircled, enclosed
Synonym(s): umringt, eingekreist
Antonym(s): isoliert, allein
Related word(s): umschlossen, eingezäunt

📝 Some usage examples:

Das umgebene Haus war schwer zu erreichen.The surrounded house was difficult to reach.
Die von Wäldern umgebene Lichtung war wunderschön.The clearing surrounded by forests was beautiful.
Er fühlte sich in der umgebenen Festung sicher.He felt safe in the surrounded fortress.

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