weg
away
The German word 'weg' is a versatile term that can be used in a variety of contexts. It can be used as an adverb to indicate movement away from a place, similar to its English counterpart 'away'. For example, 'Er ist weg' translates to 'He is away'. It can also be used as a noun, for instance, 'Er sucht einen Weg' translates to 'He is looking for a way'. In some cases, 'weg' can also be used as an adjective, as in 'Das Problem ist weg', which means 'The problem is gone'.
Example sentences using: weg
Ich bin auf dem Weg zur Arbeit
I am on the way to work
This phrase communicates that the speaker is currently in transit, going towards their workplace. The term 'auf dem Weg' is equivalent to the English phrase 'on the way'.
Die Katze läuft weg
The cat is running away
This phrase states that the cat is fleeing or moving away from a certain place or someone. The term 'weg' is integrated in this context as 'away'.
Das Buch liegt nicht mehr auf seinem ursprünglichen Weg
The book is no longer on its original path
This phrase implies that the book has been moved from where it first was. The term 'Weg' here stands for 'place' or 'location', and it implies that the book is no longer where it originally was.