umherschweifen — meaning in English

English meaning

• rove verb To wander about without a fixed destination.
• wander verb To move around without a fixed destination or purpose.

Senses

umherschweifen is used for these senses in English:

• rove (intransitive) To roam, or wander about at random, especially over a wide area.
• wander (intransitive) To go somewhere indirectly or at varying speeds; to move in a curved path.

wander — full definition

1. verb To move around without a fixed destination or purpose.
2. verb Of the mind or attention, to drift and lose focus.
3. noun A leisurely, aimless walk.

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