This is the 1329th most frequent German word.
vermeiden
"Vermeiden" means "to avoid."
The word 'vermeiden' is used to indicate the prevention or avoidance of occurrences, in this case, mistakes.
Ich versuche, Fehler zu vermeiden.
I try to avoid mistakes.
Here, 'vermeiden' implies steering clear of actions or situations that might lead to confrontations.
Du solltest Konfrontationen vermeiden.
You should avoid confrontations.
In this sentence, 'vermeiden' signifies an unsuccessful attempt to prevent or dodge an issue or problem.