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10 Language-to-English DictionariesVagar
Pronunciation / Transliteration: baˈɣaɾ
"Le gusta vagar por la ciudad."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
To move about without a fixed course, aim, or goal.
"She loves to wander through the city, discovering new cafes and shops." - 2
To stray from a direct course or path.
"He tends to wander off during long conversations."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'wander' originates from the Old English 'wandrian', which is derived from the Proto-Germanic '*wandrōną', meaning to move about or roam. Over time, it evolved to encompass a broader sense of aimless or leisurely movement.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Wander" is said worldwide
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Errer
Transliteration: ɛʁe
"Elle aime errer dans la ville."
Umherirren
Transliteration: ʊmˈheːʁɪʁən
"Er liebt es, umherzuwandern."
Vagare
Transliteration: vaˈɡa.re
"Le piace vagare per la città."
Vagar
Transliteration: baˈɣaɾ
"Le gusta vagar por la ciudad."
Vaguear
Transliteration: vaɡiˈaʁ
"Ela gosta de vaguear pela cidade."
घूमना
Transliteration: ghoomna
"उसे शहर में घूमना पसंद है।"
徘徊
Transliteration: pái huái
"她喜欢在城市里徘徊。"
헤매다
Transliteration: hemaeda
"그녀는 도시를 헤매는 것을 좋아한다."
さまよう
Transliteration: samayou
"彼女は街をさまようのが好きです。"
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