How the word "um" is translated into English
Wir laufen jeden Abend um den See.
[ˈviːɐ̯ ˈlaʊ̯fn̩ ˈjeːdən ˈaːbn̩t ˈʊm ˈdeːn ˈzeː.]
We walk around the lake every evening.
Die Kinder rennen um den Tisch.
[ˈdiː ˈkɪndɐ ˈrɛnən ˈʊm ˈdeːn ˈtɪʃ.]
The children are running around the table.
Wohnst du gleich um die Ecke?
[ˈvoːnst ˈduː ˈɡlaɪ̯ç ˈʊm ˈdiː ˈɛkə?]
Do you live just around the corner?
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