bummeln
Translation
to stroll, to saunter, to dawdle, to loiter
Examples
Wir bummeln durch die Stadt.
We are strolling through the city.
Er bummelt bei der Arbeit.
He is dawdling at work.
Lass uns am Sonntag bummeln gehen.
Let's go for a stroll on Sunday.
Grammar Patterns
bummeln to stroll, to dawdle We're just bummeln a bit.
((durch+4)) bummeln to stroll through sth. We are bummeln through the old town.
Similar Words
Synonyms: schlendern, spazieren, trödeln; Antonyms: eilen, hetzen
Etymology
Likely onomatopoeic in origin, related to 'bammeln' (to dangle), suggesting slow, heavy movement.
Memory Tips
Imagine the 'bum-bum-bum' sound of slow, relaxed footsteps as you 'bummeln' (stroll) through a park.