der Umgang
Translation
handling, dealing, contact, interaction
Examples
Der Umgang mit Kunden ist wichtig.
Dealing with customers is important.
Er hat einen lockeren Umgang mit Geld.
He has a casual way of handling money.
Sie pflegt einen freundschaftlichen Umgang mit den Nachbarn.
She maintains friendly contact with the neighbours.
Grammar Patterns
der Umgang mit+3 ((sb./sth.)) dealing with (sb./sth.) The handling of sensitive data is crucial.
Similar Words
Synonyms: handling, treatment, contact; Antonyms: isolation, avoidance
Etymology
From the prefix 'um-' (around) and the noun 'Gang' (walk, way). Literally 'walking around', it came to mean interaction or handling.
Memory Tips
Imagine 'going around' ('um' + 'Gang') a problem or a person to figure out how to interact with them.