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10 Language-to-English DictionariesSauntering
/ˈsɔːn.tər.ɪŋ/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
To walk in a slow, relaxed manner, without hurry or effort.
"She spent the afternoon sauntering through the park, enjoying the warm sunshine." - 2
To move about in a casual or carefree way.
"He was sauntering around the city, taking in the sights and sounds."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'saunter' is believed to derive from the Middle French 'santir', meaning 'to wander', which evolved in the 16th century. It reflects a leisurely pace and a relaxed attitude towards walking, indicating a shift from a more purposeful movement to one of enjoyment and exploration.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Sauntering" is said worldwide
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flâner
Transliteration: flâner
"Il aime flâner dans les rues de Paris."
bummeln
Transliteration: bummeln
"Er bummelt gerne durch die Stadt."
passeggiare
Transliteration: passeggiare
"Le piace passeggiare nel parco."
pasear
Transliteration: pasear
"Le gusta pasear por la playa."
passear
Transliteration: passear
"Ela gosta de passear no parque."
घूमना
Transliteration: ghoomna
"वह पार्क में घूमना पसंद करती है।"
漫步
Transliteration: màn bù
"她喜欢在公园里漫步。"
산책하다
Transliteration: sanchaekhada
"그녀는 공원에서 산책하는 것을 좋아한다."
散歩する
Transliteration: sanpo suru
"彼女は公園を散歩するのが好きです。"
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