ADVERB

herum/hɛˈʁʊm/around; about; here and there

herum is a German adverb that means around, about, or here and there. It is pronounced /hɛˈʁʊm/.

Definitions

1.around; in a circle or scattered about a place(location/direction)

a.at multiple places; here and there

Die Kinder laufen im Garten herum.The children are running around in the garden.

2.about; approximately (used with time or quantities in some expressions)(approximation/time)

a.about a time

Er kommt gegen acht Uhr herum.He will come around eight o'clock.

Frequently asked questions

What does "herum" mean in English?
"herum" means around, about, or here and there. It is a German adverb.
How do you pronounce "herum"?
"herum" is pronounced /hɛˈʁʊm/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "herum"?
"herum" is a adverb in German.

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