Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

lauf

noun
/laʊf/
Definition
A term used in historical and cultural contexts, often referring to a type of free-running or a specific aspect of a journey or movement in certain cultures.
Examples
  • During the ancient festival, they celebrated with a traditional Lauf through the village, symbolizing the passage of the year.
  • In folklore, the Lauf represents the swift flow of a river, carrying stories and news across the land.
Meaning
In some traditions, ‘lauf’ denotes a concept of running or flowing freely, often used metaphorically to represent the flow of life or time.
Synonyms
  • flow
  • run
  • course