umschweben

Meaning

to float around

Example

Wohl seh ich Spott, der deinen Mund umschwebt, / Und seh dein Auge blitzen trotziglich

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Practice tips

• Practice umschweben 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.

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