go astray in German
go astray in German is auf die schiefe Bahn geraten, fremdgehen, verloren gehen.
go astray in German
auf die schiefe Bahn geraten
(intransitive) To develop bad habits; to behave improperly or illegally.
fremdgehen
(intransitive) To behave in an adulterous manner.
verloren gehen
(intransitive, of an object) To become lost or mislaid.
verlustig gehen
(intransitive, of an object) To become lost or mislaid.
fehl am Platze sein
(intransitive, chiefly in the negative) To be undesirable or unhelpful.
schlecht sein
(intransitive, chiefly in the negative) To be undesirable or unhelpful.
verkehrt sein
(intransitive, chiefly in the negative) To be undesirable or unhelpful.
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What is "go astray" in German?
"go astray" in German is auf die schiefe Bahn geraten, fremdgehen, verloren gehen.
Are there other ways to say "go astray" in German?
Yes — German has 7 translations listed for "go astray": auf die schiefe Bahn geraten, fremdgehen, verloren gehen, verlustig gehen, fehl am Platze sein, schlecht sein.
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