abweichen

Meaning and Usage

"Abweichen" means "to deviate" or "to diverge" in German and is used to describe the act of moving away from a standard, norm, path, or course of action.

Linguistic Analysis

"Ab-" is the prefix indicating separation or deviation, while "-weichen" is the root indicating the action of moving away. The word comes from the Middle High German word "ûz-wîchen."

Comparisons between German and English

The English equivalent of "abweichen" is "to deviate" or "to diverge." Both words share a common Germanic origin and have similar usage and meaning.

Cultural Context

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