hinweg

This is the 1294th most frequent German word.

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hinweg

"Over" or "away," indicating movement or transition across or past something.


Here 'hinweg' is used as an adverb indicating the direction 'away' or 'to the opposite side'.

Er schaute traurig hinweg.

He looked away sadly.


In this sentence, 'hinweg' indicates 'across' or 'over' an area, describing movement or placement.

Die Brücke führte über den Fluss hinweg.

The bridge led across the river.


Here, 'hinweg' is part of the phrasal verb 'über etwas hinwegkommen' meaning 'to overcome something emotionally or mentally'.

Sie sangen gemeinsam, um über den Verlust hinwegzukommen.

They sang together to overcome the loss.