Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #100
Word (Wort)

der Weg

Translation (Übersetzung) the way, the path, the road
Pronunciation (Aussprache) [veːk]
A1
Nouns
Beginner
Neutral
Tags (Tags)
masculine noun beginner A1 direction everyday travel
A masculine noun referring to a path, route, or way. Can be used literally for physical paths or figuratively for methods, approaches, or life journeys.

Weg - German Nouns - Weg Meaning - Weg Translation - Weg Nouns Examples

Weg is a German Nouns

Learn Weg meaning, translation, pronunciation, and usage examples. Weg is classified as a Noun in German grammar.

Weg Examples (Beispiele) in English

Weg examples with English translations. See how to use Weg in sentences. Weg example sentences in English below.

Der Weg zum Bahnhof ist nicht weit.
The way to the station is not far.
Giving directions
Sie geht jeden Tag denselben Weg zur Arbeit.
She takes the same way to work every day.
Daily routine
Auf dem Weg nach Hause kaufte ich Brot.
On the way home, I bought bread.
Describing an action during travel

Weg Word Family - Weg Related Words - Weg Family Members

Weg Word Family (Wortfamilie)

Weg word family includes related words, derivatives, and word forms. Learn Weg family members with meanings, translations, and usage. Explore Weg related words and expand your German vocabulary.

Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)
weggehen
Meaning: to go away
Verb
wegnehmen
Meaning: to take away
Verb
der Fußweg
Meaning: the footpath
Noun
der Radweg
Meaning: the bike path
Noun

Weg Usage - Weg Collocations - Weg Idioms - Weg Synonyms - Weg Antonyms

Weg Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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Weg Collocations (Kollokationen)

Weg collocations are common word combinations that native speakers use. Learn Weg word combinations and how to use Weg with other words naturally.

den Weg finden
to find the way
High frequency
auf dem Weg sein
to be on the way
High frequency
den Weg gehen
to go the way
High frequency
ein langer Weg
a long way
High frequency
der richtige Weg
the right way
High frequency
Weg und Steg
every path and trail
Medium frequency
freier Weg
clear path
Medium frequency
den Weg weisen
to show the way
Medium frequency

Weg Idioms (Redewendungen)

Weg idioms and expressions. Learn German idioms containing Weg with meanings and explanations. Master Weg expressions used in everyday German.

jemandem den Weg ebnen
to pave the way for someone
To make things easier for someone by removing obstacles
auf dem Holzweg sein
to be on the wrong track
To be mistaken or pursuing the wrong approach
Wege trennen sich
paths separate
People go their separate ways, often ending a relationship or partnership
seinem Weg gehen
to go one's own way
To follow one's own path independently
über den Weg laufen
to run into someone
To meet someone unexpectedly

Weg Synonyms (Synonyme)

Weg synonyms - words with similar meanings. Find alternative words for Weg and expand your German vocabulary. Learn Weg similar words and their usage.

die Straße
Meaning: the street
High similarity
der Pfad
Meaning: the path
High similarity
die Route
Meaning: the route
Medium similarity
die Bahn
Meaning: the track, course
Medium similarity
die Spur
Meaning: the track, trail
Medium similarity

Weg Antonyms (Antonyme)

Weg antonyms - opposite words. Learn words with opposite meanings to Weg. Discover Weg opposite words and expand your German vocabulary.

das Ziel
Meaning: the destination
die Sackgasse
Meaning: the dead end
das Hindernis
Meaning: the obstacle
der Stillstand
Meaning: the standstill

Weg Semantically Related Words - Weg Contextually Related Words - Weg Thematically Related Words

Weg Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

Weg semantically related words - words that are conceptually or thematically related to Weg. Explore Weg related vocabulary and discover words in the same semantic field. Learn Weg contextually related words to expand your German vocabulary.

Straße Pfad Route Reise Fahrt Richtung Entfernung Karte

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