Adverb
unterwegs
Pronunciation: /ʊntərˈveːks/
on one’s way, underway, en route, in transit, going, travelling
A2
rank #641
Meanings
Adverb
- on one’s way, underway, en route, in transit, going, travelling
- on one’s way (to a goal etc.)
- out, not there
- doing, faring (with an adverb: gut/schlecht unterwegs sein)
Example sentence
Wie lange ist man mit dem Bus dorthin unterwegs?
How long would it take me to get there by bus?
Usage
- unterwegs sein — Be on the way or travelling.
- nach Hause unterwegs sein — A destination can specify where the journey leads.
Ich bin schon unterwegs und komme gleich.
I am already on my way and will arrive soon.