unterwegs
Translation
on the way, en route, out and about, travelling
Examples
Ich bin gerade unterwegs nach Hause.
I am currently on the way home.
Wir essen oft unterwegs.
We often eat on the way.
Er ist viel geschäftlich unterwegs.
He is away on business a lot.
Grammar Patterns
to be on the way/en route (unterwegs sein) I am currently on the way.
on the way (unterwegs) We ate on the way.
Similar Words
Synonyms: auf dem Weg; Antonyms: zu Hause
Etymology
From 'unter' (among/under) + 'Wegs' (genitive of Weg 'way'). Literally 'amidst the way'.
Memory Tips
Think of being 'under way' or amidst the journey.