avoid
dieNounvermeiden (to stay away from)
Word details
- German meaning
- Die Nennung der Quellen, aus denen Informationen für eine Arbeit oder einen Text entnommen wurden.
- English meaning
- source citation, reference
- Synonym
- Zitatnachweis, Quellenverzeichnis
- German example
- Eine korrekte Quellenangabe ist wichtig, um Plagiate zu vermeiden.
- English example
- Correct source citation is important to avoid plagiarism.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- die
- Singular Form
- die Quellenangabe
- Plural Form
- die Quellenangaben
Related words
- umgehen
avoid
- meiden
avoid
- vermeiden
avoid
- entgehen
avoid
- Vermeider
avoidant
- vermeidbar
avoidable
- Vermeider
avoider
- unvermeidbar
unavoidable
- Datenvermeidung
data avoidance
- unvermeidlich
unavoidable
- unausweichlich
unavoidable
- scheuen
to avoid
- Minimalist
A minimalist is a person who pursues a lifestyle focused on essentials and avoids unnecessary possessions.
- Agoraphobie
Agoraphobia
- Intersubjektivität
Intersubjectivity
- Brandschatz
Tribute
- Typentheorie
Type theory
- Paketname
Package name
- Antitranspirant
Antiperspirant
- Lagerschale
Bearing shell
- Luftabschluss
An airtight seal refers to completely or largely avoiding contact with air, often to prevent oxidation or spoilage.
- Beschöniger
A glossifier is a person who tends to downplay facts or present them in a better light to avoid or mitigate unpleasant truths.
- Briefkastenfirma
Shell corporation
- Caissonkrankheit
Caisson disease, also known as decompression sickness, is a condition caused by a too rapid decrease in pressure, e.g. when divers surface.
- Allergiker
Allergic person, allergy sufferer
- Aerophobie
Aerophobia (fear of drafts)
- Schlupfloch
A loophole is an ambiguity or gap in a law, rule, or contract that allows one to evade or avoid its intended purpose.
- Ostjude
'Ostjude' is a historical, often derogatory term for Jews originating from Eastern Europe.
- Musche
A derogatory word for a woman, often with sexual connotations. (Should be avoided!)
- Musche
A derogatory word for a woman, often with sexual connotations. (Should be avoided!)
- Musche
A derogatory word for a woman, often with sexual connotations. (Should be avoided!)
- Misanthrop
Misanthrope
- Fahrwasser
Fairway
- Nichttänzer
Non-dancer
- Nichtraucherin
Non-smoker (female)
- Mehrwegbesteck
Reusable cutlery
- Kunststoffmesser
A plastic knife is a knife whose blade is made of plastic.
- Rothaut
Redskin (derogatory)
- Verkehrsregel
Traffic rule
- Lektin
Lectins are proteins that bind to carbohydrates and are found in many plants.
- Pfandbecher
A deposit cup is a reusable cup for which you pay a deposit upon purchase, which you get back when you return the cup.
- Selbsttäuschung
Self-deception refers to the act of deceiving oneself into believing something that is not true, often to protect one's ego or avoid unpleasant realities.
- Datenvermeidung
Data avoidance refers to the principle of not collecting or processing personal data in the first place, if possible.
- Menschenverächter
Misanthrope
- auf Nummer sicher gehen
To play it safe means to avoid unnecessary risks and take precautions.
- auf der Hut sein
To be on one's guard means to be vigilant and cautious in order to avoid dangers or unwanted events.
- etwas im Zaum halten
Keep something in check
- transliterieren
Transliterate
- abakteriell
Abacterial means free from bacteria.
Example sentences with “avoid”
Wir sollten Konflikte vermeiden. (We should avoid conflicts.)
Frequently asked questions
Is 'vermeiden' a regular verb?
Yes, it is a strong verb (vermeiden, vermied, vermieden).