English–German

“out and about” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ʊntɐˈveːks/

Example

Ich bin unterwegs.

I'm out and about.

Illustration for unterwegs (out and about)

How to say “out and about” in German

“Out and about” in German is unterwegs.

A person temporarily away from the starting place, whether traveling or handling an errand elsewhere.

Full entry for unterwegs: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with unterwegs

Ich bin unterwegs zum Einkaufen.

I'm on my way to do some shopping.

Tips for using unterwegs

  • Unlike draußen, unterwegs usually suggests movement, a trip, or being away on an activity rather than merely being outdoors.

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