Meaning 1neutral · 82%
To deliberately stay away from a person, place, or activity.
Natural examples
Wegen des Staus meidet sie die Innenstadt.
She avoids the city centre because of traffic.
Der Wanderer mied den steilen Pfad nach dem Regen.
The hiker avoided the steep path after the rain.
Sie meidet süße Getränke unter der Woche.
She avoids sweet drinks during the week.
Usage note
Strong verb taking an accusative object. It often suggests a deliberate choice.
Mini-lesson: meiden
To deliberately stay away from a person, place, or activity. Strong verb taking an accusative object. It often suggests a deliberate choice.
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