worum
Translation
about what, what ... about, around what
Examples
Worum geht es in dem Film?
What is the film about?
Das ist es, worum es geht.
That is what it's about.
Grammar Patterns
((es geht um sth.)) (it is about sth.) Worum geht es in diesem Buch?
Similar Words
Synonyms: wovon
Etymology
From `wo` (what) + `um` (about, around). It literally means 'around what'.
Memory Tips
Think of a discussion circling 'around what?' The `um` suggests a central point or core issue. `Worum geht es?` asks for the main topic.