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durchstöbern — meaning in English

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English meaning

browse verb To look through something casually, without a specific goal in mind.
scavenge verb To search through discarded material for something useful.

Senses

durchstöbern is used for these senses in English:

browse To scan, to casually look through in order to find items of interest, especially without knowledge of what to look for beforehand.
scavenge (transitive) To collect and remove refuse, or to search through refuse, carrion, or abandoned items for useful material.

browse — full definition

verb To look through something casually, without a specific goal in mind.
verb Of an animal, to feed on leaves, shoots, or shrubs.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related German words

blättern durchsuchen stöbern surfen browsen grasen äsen reinigen