wandern/ˈvandɐn/to hike; to wander; to migrate
wandern is a German verb that means to hike, to wander, or to migrate. It is pronounced /ˈvandɐn/. In conjugation, the simple past is "wanderte" and the past participle is "gewandert".
Definitions
1.to walk or hike long distances, typically in nature or mountains(leisure activity)
a.to go hiking as a pastime
Am Wochenende wandern wir im Schwarzwald.—At the weekend, we go hiking in the Black Forest.
2.to move or travel slowly, often without a fixed direction or purpose(move slowly)
a.to wander or roam
Sein Blick wanderte durch das Zimmer.—His gaze wandered through the room.
3.to migrate or shift locations, especially of animals or phenomena(change of place; technical/biology)
a.to migrate (of animals, people, cells, etc.)
Viele Vögel wandern im Herbst nach Süden.—Many birds migrate south in autumn.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | wandern |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | wandere |
| Present (du) | wanderst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | wandert |
| Preterite (ich) | wanderte |
| Participle II | gewandert |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | wanderte |
| Imperative (singular) | wandere |
| Imperative (plural) | wandert |
| Auxiliary | sein |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "wandern" mean in English?
- "wandern" means to hike, to wander, or to migrate. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "wandern"?
- "wandern" is pronounced /ˈvandɐn/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "wandern"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "wandern" is "gewandert", used with the auxiliary "sein".
- What is the simple past of "wandern"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "wandern" becomes "wanderte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "wandern"?
- "wandern" is a verb in German.
