# umhin

umhin is a German adverb meaning “around”.

## Meanings

1. _archaic_ around

## Examples

- Ich konnte nicht umhin zu lächeln. — I could not help smiling.
- Ich kann nicht umhin, ihn einzuladen. — I have no choice but to invite him.
- Tom konnte nicht umhin, an Maria zu denken. — Tom couldn't help thinking about Mary.
- Maria konnte nicht umhin zu lachen. — Mary couldn't help but laugh.
- Sie konnte nicht umhin, an Tom zu denken. — She could not help but think about Tom.

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