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verträumt

dreamy, lost in daydreams

adjective fer-TROYMT Rare

Also means

tranquilly idyllic (of a place)

Usage Note

verträumt applies to people who are habitually absent-minded or given to fantasising, and also to quiet, idyllic places that seem untouched by the world. Ein verträumtes Dorf — a sleepy, idyllic village. The tone is warm and affectionate.

Examples

"Das verträumte Kind saß am Fenster und beobachtete die Wolken, statt seine Hausaufgaben zu machen."

Natural Translation

The dreamy child sat at the window watching the clouds instead of doing homework.

Literal Translation

The dreamy child sat at the window and observed the clouds, instead his homework to do.

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