wandeln
stroll · walk · wander
Sich verändern oder etwas anders machen; auch: langsam und ruhig gehen.
The German word "wandeln" is a verb that means "to change," "to transform," or "to walk." It comes from the Old High German "wandalon," which relates to moving or changing state. The primary meanings include changing forms or characteristics and, less commonly, to stroll or walk.
Similar words in German include "verändern" (to alter), "transformieren" (to transform), and "wechseln" (to switch/change).
The differences are as follows:
- Verändern emphasizes alteration or modification rather than a complete transformation.
- Transformieren emphasizes a more significant or fundamental change.
- Wechseln typically refers to changing from one state or condition to another without the implication of inherent transformation that "wandeln" might convey.
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Examples
Leute wandeln ruhig entlang des Flusses.verb
People stroll peacefully along the river.
Nachts wandeln Katzen manchmal lautlos.verb
At night, cats sometimes walk silently.
Sie wollten in der Natur wandeln.verb
They wanted to stroll in nature.
Nachts wandeln Geister durch die Straßen.verb
At night ghosts wander the streets.
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