vermeiden
Translation
to avoid, to prevent, to evade
Examples
Wir sollten Fehler vermeiden.
We should avoid mistakes.
Er versucht, Stress zu vermeiden.
He tries to avoid stress.
Es lässt sich nicht vermeiden.
It cannot be avoided.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to avoid sth. We should avoid mistakes.
to avoid doing sth. He avoids driving a car.
Similar Words
Synonyms: to evade, to elude; Antonyms: to seek, to confront
Etymology
From the prefix 'ver-' and the verb 'meiden' (to shun, to avoid). The prefix often reinforces the main verb's action.
Memory Tips
Think of 'meiden' as the core 'avoid'. The 'ver-' prefix strengthens it, like 'thoroughly avoid'. Don't confuse it with similar-sounding English words.