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Usages of unterwegs
Trotz aller Eile erreichte ich den Zug, unterschrieb das Formular unterwegs und fühlte mich endlich sicher.
Despite all the haste I caught the train, signed the form on the way and finally felt safe.
Ich lese unterwegs ein Buch.
I read a book on the way.
Der Leiter ist dafür zuständig, aber momentan ist er unterwegs.
The manager is responsible for that, but at the moment he is on the way.
Ihre Sendung ist unterwegs; die Zustellung erfolgt morgen früh.
Your shipment is on its way; delivery will take place tomorrow morning.
Die Besprechung verzögert sich, weil die Chefin unterwegs ist.
The meeting is delayed because the boss is on the way.
Solche Reisen sind gut für unsere Freundschaft, weil wir unterwegs immer zusammenhalten müssen.
Trips like this are good for our friendship because we always have to stick together on the way.
Die Spedition hat die Möbel geliefert, aber ein Karton ist noch unterwegs.
The moving company delivered the furniture, but one box is still on its way.
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