der Umgang

Plural: die Umgänge (rarely used)
Based on: Gang, um, umgehen
Noun #556 Noun
  1. the way you handle/treat something
  2. the company
1.

the way you handle/treat something

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Examples
  • Der sorgsame Umgang mit meiner Teebeutel-Sammlung ist mir sehr wichtig.
  • The careful handling of my tea bag collection is very important to me.
2.

the company

(rare, sometimes used in context of some friends that put you on a weird path)
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The Meanings of ‘umgehen’ and ‘gehen um’

A fun look at the meaning of "umgehen" and what "walking around" has to do with "handling". And also a look at the combo "gehen um" and why it's super useful.

Vocab: gehen um, umgehen

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How many meanings does the German word 'Umgang' have?

Umgang has 2 distinct meanings: 1. the way you handle/treat something, 2. the company.

What is the gender of 'Umgang'?

der

What is the plural of 'Umgang'?

die Umgänge (rarely used)

What is 'Umgang' related to?

The word 'Umgang' is related to Gang, um and umgehen.

Where can I learn more about 'Umgang'?

Here are some articles where you can learn more about 'Umgang':

The Meanings of ‘umgehen’ and ‘gehen um’
A fun look at the meaning of "umgehen" and what "walking around" has to do with "handling". And also a look at the combo "gehen um" and why it's super useful.
Vocab: gehen um, umgehen
Read article