How do you use "um" in a sentence?

Here's an example: "Um gesund zu bleiben, musst du Sport treiben."

What does "um" mean in English?

"um" means "to / in order to" in English. It is a conjunction/preposit in German.

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conjunction/preposit

English

to / in order to

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