Umweg
German edit
Etymology edit
From Middle High German *ummewec, umbewec, from Middle High German umbe (“around”) + wec (“way”); equivalent to um- + Weg.
Pronunciation edit
Noun edit
Umweg m (strong, genitive Umweges or Umwegs, plural Umwege)
- detour (a diversion or deviation from one's original route)
- roundabout way