German Word · Intermediate
ausweichen
to avoid, to keep away from, to give a wide berth to
Pronunciation: [ˈaʊ̯sˌvaɪ̯çn̩]
Meaning
to avoid, to keep away from, to give a wide berth to
Example
Ich wich dem Schlag aus.
I dodged the punch.
Practice tips
- Practice ausweichen out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this German word is for intermediate-level learners.