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mäandern

to meander; to wander aimlessly

verb meh-AN-dern Rare
Body & Health Movement

Origin: from Greek Maiandros (river name)

Usage Note

mäandern refers to moving in a winding, unhurried path without a fixed destination. It is used for both physical movement and figurative thought. In daily language: durch die Altstadt mäandern (to meander through the old town).

Examples

"Wir mäanderten durch die engen Gassen der Altstadt und entdeckten kleine Cafés."

Natural Translation

We meandered through the narrow alleys of the old town and discovered small cafes.

Literal Translation

We meandered through the narrow lanes of-the old-town and discovered small cafes.

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