German edit

Etymology edit

Holz +‎ Weg

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /ˈhɔlt͡sˌveːk/
  • (file)

Noun edit

Holzweg m (strong, genitive Holzweges or Holzwegs, plural Holzwege)

  1. (usually with auf, figurative) the wrong path or road
    Du bist auf dem Holzweg.
    You're barking up the wrong tree.
  2. woodway

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