English–German
“around” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/hɛˈʁʊm/
Example
Die Kinder laufen im Garten herum.
The children are running around in the garden.
How to say “around” in German
“Around” in German is herum.
Someone wanders from place to place in an area, while separate objects are spread around rather than gathered in one spot.
Example sentences with herum
Er blättert in der Zeitung herum.
He leafs through the newspaper.
Tips for using herum
- In compounds such as 'herumliegen' and 'herumstehen', herum can describe objects being scattered or people lingering without a clear activity.