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weggehen
/ˈvɛkˌɡeːən/
to leave
Es ist spät, ich muss jetzt weggehen.
It's late, I have to leave now.
informal
To leave a place or situation, often permanently or for a significant period.
Sie hat beschlossen, die Stadt zu verlassen und wegzugehen.
She decided to leave the city and go away.
Commonly used to describe leaving a place, ending a relationship, or departing from a situation.
informal
To die (euphemistic).
Er ist vor einem Jahr weggegangen.
He passed away a year ago.
Used in a softer, more indirect way to refer to death.
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Common Usage
Use 'weggehen' when referring to leaving a place or situation, especially in informal contexts.
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Euphemistic Use
In some contexts, 'weggehen' can be used to refer to death in a softer, more indirect way.
Word Origin
From 'weg' (away) + 'gehen' (to go).
Usage Notes
Often used in everyday contexts to describe leaving a place or situation. Can also be used euphemistically to refer to death.
Word Breakdown
weg
away
prefixgehen
to go
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