Holzweg

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German[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Holz +‎ Weg

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈhɔlt͡sˌveːk/
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Noun[edit]

Holzweg m (strong, genitive Holzweges or Holzwegs, plural Holzwege)

  1. (usually with auf, figurative) the wrong path or road
    Du bist auf dem Holzweg.
    You're barking up the wrong tree.
  2. woodway

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