wander

ˈwɑːndər
Translation Definition Conjugation
NEW

Translation of wander into German,

Related topics:

Verb

intr.
1.

move aimlessly

move around without a specific destination or purpose
  • She liked to wander through the city's streets..Sie mochte es, durch die Straßen der Stadt zu wandern
2.

thoughts stray

think or speak about something unrelated to the main subject
  • His mind would often wander during long meetings..Sein Geist würde oft abschweifen während langer Besprechungen
3.

travel

stray from a path or course
  • The sheep tend to wander from the flock.Die Schafe neigen dazu, von der Herde abzuirren.

Noun

1.

aimless travel

act of moving without a fixed course
  • His afternoon wander took him through the city's old district..Sein nachmittäglicher Bummel führte ihn durch das Altstadtviertel.
2.

measurement drift

deviation from a normal value or path
  • The signal showed a slight wander from the expected value.Das Signal zeigte eine leichte Abweichung vom erwarteten Wert.
Add a suggestion |

Expressions with wander: examples in English and translations in German

die Gedanken schweifen lassen
During the lecture, let your mind wander for a minute and then refocus.
weggehen
He wandered off from the tour group and got lost..
mit den Gedanken abschweifen
His mind began to wander during the long lecture.
sich in Details verlieren
abschweifen
During the meeting, we wandered into the weeds and lost focus.
die Gedanken schweifen lassen
tagträumen
During the lecture, I let my mind wander.
vom Weg abkommen
vom Pfad abweichen
During the hike, they wandered from the path.

Synonyms and analogies of wander in English

Examples of wander in a sentence

  • Tourists wander around the old town aimlessly.
  • She let her thoughts wander while staring out the window.
  • During the lecture, his attention would wander to unrelated topics.
  • Do not wander beyond the marked trail.
  • We wandered off course in the fog.
  • Her eyes would wander to the clock during meetings.

Translations of "wander" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Verb
wandernv.

The haunted maze terrifies children as they wander through its dark paths.

Das Spuklabyrinth erschreckt die Kinder, die durch seine dunklen Pfade wandern.

schweifenv.

In the office, I sometimes let my thoughts wander and forget urgent emails.

Im Büro lasse ich manchmal meine Gedanken schweifen und vergesse dringende E-Mails.

schlendernv.

We wander through the city without a plan, turning down streets as the whim takes.

Wir schlendern ohne Plan durch die Stadt und biegen nach Lust und Laune in Straßen ein.

umherwandernv.

There are however also planets that wander between the fixed stars.

Es gibt aber auch Planeten, die zwischen den Fixsternen umherwandern.

bummelnv.

The Wiesn doesn't cost to enter; anyone can wander through the venue without needing a ticket.

Die Wiesn kostet keinen Eintritt, jeder kann über die Festwiese bummeln, ohne dafür Tickets lösen zu müssen.

Noun
derSpaziergangnm.

Every wander with her dog brought new adventures and experiences to cherish.

Jeder Spaziergang mit ihrem Hund brachte neue Abenteuer und Erfahrungen zum Schätzen.

derBummelnm.

Today begins with a wander through the old town.

Den heutigen Tag beginnen Sie mit einem Bummel durch die Altstadt.

Explore more translations and examples on Reverso Context

wander: Examples and translations in context

His mind would wander off to distant places whenever he heard music.

Sein Geist wanderte oft in ferne Länder, wenn er Musik hörte.

When painting, I relax and let my mind wander wherever it wants.

Beim Malen entspanne ich mich und lasse meine Gedanken wandern, wohin sie wollen.

Yet every day they wander further into the valley of death...

Doch jeden Tag wandert sie tiefer in das Tal des Todes.

The adventure is full of nice elements to make you wander.

Das Abenteuer ist voll mit schönen Elementen, damit Sie wandern.

He swallowed hard and let his gaze wander to the door.

Er schluckte hart und ließ seinen Blick zu der Tür wandern.

Others let their minds wander when someone else is leading in prayer.

Andere lassen ihre Gedanken wandern, wenn jemand anders ein Gebet leitet.

Our mind will then wander into the world of thoughts.

Unser Geist wird dann in die Welt der Gedanken wandern.

They just... wander about aimlessly, lost in the sauce.

Sie wandern ziellos herum, verloren in dem ganzen Gewirr.

See also:

wander off
Browse the dictionary entries starting with “w”:
Why use Reverso English-German Dictionary to learn "wander"?
  • Find accurate translations for "wander" in German

    Explore various translations of "wander" sorted by frequency and relevance to find the perfect match for your context.

  • Browse countless real-life examples

    Understand the exact meaning of "wander" and learn how to use it correctly in any context. Examples come from millions of authentic texts: movie dialogues, news articles, official documents, and more.

  • Listen to pronunciation

    Hear how "wander" is pronounced by native speakers and improve your oral skills.

  • Discover expressions and idioms with "wander" in English

    Dive into our dictionary's treasure trove of phrases and expressions containing "wander" to grow your vocabulary including new entries from the Reverso Collaborative Dictionary.

  • Create your vocabulary list with ease

    Click the star icon to save "wander" to your favorites.

  • Practice with flashcards

    Memorize your words with interactive flashcards containing audio and examples.

English-German translations you can rely on
Find virtually anything

Over 500,000 entries, 2 million translations and 10 million examples in context

Trusted by 70M users

including students, language teachers, and linguistic experts

Exceptional 4.7 app rating

with 250,000+ reviews on App Store and Play Store