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herumbummeln — meaning in English

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English meaning

dawdle verb To move slowly or take much longer than necessary, often because of a lack of urgency.
gallivant verb To travel or wander around for fun, with no fixed plan.

Senses

herumbummeln is used for these senses in English:

dawdle (transitive) Chiefly followed by away: to spend (time) without haste or purpose. [from late 18th c.]
gallivant (intransitive) To roam about for pleasure without any definite plan.

gallivant — full definition

verb To travel or wander around for fun, with no fixed plan.
verb To flirt with someone in a romantic way.

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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

Zeit totschlagen klüngeln nölen plempern säumen herumlungern herumtrödeln bummeln trödeln herumstreunen flirten schäkern