No. 4,641 in German
umfahren
The German word "umfahren" can mean either "to drive around" (separable prefix) or "to run over" (inseparable prefix), depending on context.
In a sentence
Er hat das Hindernis umfahren.
He drove around the obstacle.
Here, 'umfahren' is a separable verb meaning 'to drive around' an obstacle or object.
Das Auto hat den Baum umfahren.
The car collided with the tree.
In this usage, 'umfahren' is an inseparable verb meaning 'to knock over' or 'collide with' something while driving.
Umfährst du oft Baustellen auf dem Weg?
Do you often avoid construction sites on the way?
As a separable verb, 'umfahren' can also suggest the act of avoiding or circumventing something while traveling.
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