Herumlaufen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Herumlaufen" is used as verb with the meaning of "walk around", "wander around" or "stroll around".

Essential properties of "herumlaufen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: herumlaufen
  • Simple past: lief herum
  • Participle: herumgelaufen

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "herumlaufen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To walk aimlessly"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Kinder laufen im Garten herum.The children are running around in the garden.
  2. Er läuft oft ziellos in der Stadt herum.He often walks around aimlessly in the city.
  3. Sie läuft den ganzen Tag im Haus herum.She walks around the house all day.

2.) "To move around within an area"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Katze läuft im Haus herum.The cat walks around in the house.
  2. Er läuft im Büro herum und sucht seine Brille.He walks around the office looking for his glasses.
  3. Sie läuft im Park herum, um sich zu entspannen.She walks around in the park to relax.
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