Holzweg

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German

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Etymology

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Holz +‎ Weg

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈhɔlt͡sˌveːk/
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Noun

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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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