um|gehen
Translation
to handle, to deal with, to bypass, to circulate
Examples
Er kann gut mit Stress umgehen.
He can handle stress well.
Ein Gerücht geht in der Schule um.
A rumor is circulating in the school.
Wir müssen diese Regel umgehen.
We have to bypass this rule.
Grammar Patterns
mit j-m/et3 umgehen to deal with sb./sth. He can deal well with children.
et4 umgehen to bypass/avoid sth. The driver bypasses the traffic jam.
um|gehen (sein) to circulate (e.g. a rumor) A rumor is going around.
Similar Words
Synonyms: (mit etw.) handhaben, bewältigen; (etw.) vermeiden, ausweichen
Etymology
From 'um' (around) + 'gehen' (to go). Literally 'to go around'.
Memory Tips
Separable 'umgehen' means 'to circulate' (go around). Inseparable 'umgehen' means 'to handle' (metaphorically go around a problem) or 'to bypass' (literally go around an obstacle).