geh weg von mir
The English phrase "get away from me" is translated into German as geh weg von mir.
This phrase is a command used to tell someone to move away or leave your presence.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of geh (go), weg (away), von (from) and mir (me).
Which one should you use?
While geh weg von mir focuses more on physical distance, the phrase Lass mich in Ruhe is used when you want someone to stop bothering you or leave you alone.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Bavaria, one can say Geh weg vo mir! and in Switzerland, one can say Gang weg vo mir!
How does it change in a sentence?
If you are addressing more than one person, use geht weg von mir instead of geh weg von mir.
Did you know?
- In some historical developments, the word mir for 'we' came from the phrase bittēm wir, meaning 'ask we'.
Examples in context
- Halten Sie bitte Abstand von mir.Please keep your distance from me.
- Bitte gehen Sie weg.Please go away.
- Könnten Sie sich von mir fernhalten?Could you stay away from me?
- Bleib mir fern!Stay away from me!
- Geh weg!Go away!
- Hau ab!Get lost!
- Lass mich in Ruhe!Leave me alone!
- Hau ab, oder es gibt Ärger!Get lost, or there will be trouble!
- Ich habe keine Lust auf dich, verpiss dich!I have no interest in you, piss off!
- Bitte, geh weg von mir.Please, get away from me.
- Du bist zu nah, geh weg von mir!You are too close, get away from me!
Example conversation
Sarah is trying to hug Julian, but he is upset.
- JulianSarah, geh weg von mir!Sarah, get away from me!
- SarahWarum bist du so wütend auf mich?Why are you so angry with me?
- JulianIch will dich gerade einfach nicht sehen.I just don't want to see you right now.
- SarahOkay, ich lasse dich in Ruhe.Okay, I will leave you alone.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries mir, von, weg, CC BY-SA 4.0.
