Significado
Able to manage a difficult situation, task, or emotion successfully.
Contexto cultural
The concept of 'Umgangston' (tone of interaction) is vital. It refers to the level of politeness and directness in a group. Handling conflict often involves 'Vernehmlassung'—a process of hearing all sides before deciding. 'Umgehen' here implies extreme patience. The term 'Schmäh' refers to a specific way of 'umgehen' with people using humor and sarcasm to soften difficult truths. In German job references (Arbeitszeugnisse), 'umgehen' is a code word. 'Er konnte gut mit Kollegen umgehen' is good, but 'Er war stets bemüht...' is bad.
The 'Sein' Rule
Always use 'sein' in the past tense. 'Ich bin damit umgegangen' is a sign of a high-level learner.
Don't skip 'mit'
You cannot say 'Ich kann das umgehen' to mean handle. You MUST have 'mit' or 'damit'.
Significado
Able to manage a difficult situation, task, or emotion successfully.
The 'Sein' Rule
Always use 'sein' in the past tense. 'Ich bin damit umgegangen' is a sign of a high-level learner.
Don't skip 'mit'
You cannot say 'Ich kann das umgehen' to mean handle. You MUST have 'mit' or 'damit'.
Teste-se
Fill in the correct form of 'umgehen' and the pronominal adverb.
Der {der|m} Chef ist schwierig, aber ich kann gut ______ ______.
When referring to a person (the Chef), you use 'mit' + pronoun, not 'damit'.
Which sentence means 'I can handle the stress'?
Wähle die richtige Option:
Option A means 'avoid the stress'. Option C uses the wrong auxiliary verb.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 'Kommst du mit der neuen Software klar?' B: 'Ja, ich kann ______ ______.'
'Damit' refers back to 'die Software'.
🎉 Pontuação: /3
Recursos visuais
Banco de exercicios
3 exerciciosDer {der|m} Chef ist schwierig, aber ich kann gut ______ ______.
When referring to a person (the Chef), you use 'mit' + pronoun, not 'damit'.
Wähle die richtige Option:
Option A means 'avoid the stress'. Option C uses the wrong auxiliary verb.
A: 'Kommst du mit der neuen Software klar?' B: 'Ja, ich kann ______ ______.'
'Damit' refers back to 'die Software'.
🎉 Pontuação: /3
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasYes, but use 'mit' + person. 'Ich kann gut mit ihm umgehen.'
'Klarkommen' is more informal. Use 'umgehen' in professional settings.
'Handhaben' is for tools or procedures; 'umgehen' is broader and includes emotions and people.
Because it involves a metaphorical movement or interaction, and many such verbs in German use 'sein'.
Yes, if the thing you are using requires some skill (like a complex machine).
Not necessarily. You can say 'Er geht schlecht mit ihr um' (He treats her badly).
Simply add 'nicht': 'Ich kann nicht damit umgehen.'
Yes, though the pronunciation of 'umgehen' might change to 'umgaa'.
Yes! 'Mit Geld umgehen' is a very common expression for financial literacy.
The noun is 'der {der|m} Umgang'.
Frases relacionadas
mit jemandem umspringen
similarTo treat someone (usually badly).
etwas handhaben
synonymTo handle or manage a tool/process.
einer Sache aus dem Weg gehen
contrastTo avoid something.
