No. 6,931 in Dutch
afgedwaald
Strayed or wandered off.
In a sentence
De wandelaar is van het pad afgedwaald.
The hiker has strayed off the path.
Here, 'afgedwaald' is used to depict a literal deviation from the expected route.
Tijdens de discussie ben ik even met mijn gedachten afgedwaald.
During the discussion, I briefly wandered with my thoughts.
In this example, 'afgedwaald' represents a metaphorical straying of focus or concentration.
Hij is afgedwaald van zijn oorspronkelijke carrièrepad.
He has deviated from his original career path.
Here, 'afgedwaald' illustrates a figurative diversion from a planned life or career trajectory.
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