wander in German
wander in German is umherstreifen, herumziehen, bummeln — wander means to move around without a fixed destination or purpose.
wander in German
umherstreifen
herumziehen
bummeln
einen Seitensprung tun
fremdgehen
schlendern
umherschweifen
(intransitive) To go somewhere indirectly or at varying speeds; to move in a curved path.
abschweifen
(intransitive) Of the mind, to lose focus or clarity of argument or attention.
What does "wander" mean?
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verb To move around without a fixed destination or purpose.
"They spent the afternoon wandering through the old town."
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verb Of the mind or attention, to drift and lose focus.
"His mind wandered during the long lecture."
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noun A leisurely, aimless walk.
"Let's go for a wander around the market."
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wander in a sentence
- They spent the afternoon wandering through the old town.
- The dog wandered off while we were unpacking the car.
- His mind wandered during the long lecture.
- Her attention began to wander as the meeting dragged on.
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What is "wander" in German?
"wander" in German is umherstreifen, herumziehen, bummeln. wander means: To move around without a fixed destination or purpose.
How do you use "wander" in a sentence?
Example: "They spent the afternoon wandering through the old town." In German, "wander" is umherstreifen, herumziehen, bummeln.
Are there other ways to say "wander" in German?
Yes — German has 8 translations listed for "wander": umherstreifen, herumziehen, bummeln, einen Seitensprung tun, fremdgehen, schlendern.
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