English–German
“avoid” in German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈmaɪ̯dən/
Example
Ich meide Konflikte.
I avoid conflicts.
How to say “avoid” in German
“Avoid” in German is meiden.
A conscious boundary keeps someone or something out of reach instead of allowing an unwanted encounter.
Example sentences with meiden
Im Smalltalk meiden viele Leute Tabuthemen.
In small talk, many people avoid taboo topics.
Tips for using meiden
- Meiden often sounds deliberate and firm; "vermeiden" is common when the focus is on preventing an unwanted outcome.
Other German words for “avoid”
Viele Menschen scheuen Konflikte.
Many people avoid conflicts.
Ich vermeide Konflikte.
I avoid conflicts.
Ich weiche dem Fahrrad aus.
I am avoiding the bicycle.