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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
verb
herumziehen
verb
bummeln
verb
einen Seitensprung tun
verb
fremdgehen
verb
schlendern
verb
umherschweifen
verb
(intransitive) To go somewhere indirectly or at varying speeds; to move in a curved path.
abschweifen
verb
(intransitive) Of the mind, to lose focus or clarity of argument or attention.

What does "wander" mean?

  1. verb To move around without a fixed destination or purpose.
    "They spent the afternoon wandering through the old town."
  2. verb Of the mind or attention, to drift and lose focus.
    "His mind wandered during the long lecture."
  3. noun A leisurely, aimless walk.
    "Let's go for a wander around the market."

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.
  • Let's go for a wander around the market.

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Frequently asked questions

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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