WordherumMeaningaround (adverb)Part of speechadverbPronunciationCourseGermanLessonCircumpositions (an ... vorbei, um ... herum)Usages of herumWir müssen um die Grube herum laufen.We have to walk around the pit.Die Umleitung führt um die Absperrung herum.The detour leads around the barrier.