This is the 14266th most frequent German word.
herumtrieb
"Herumtrieb" means roaming or drifting around, often aimlessly.
In this sentence, 'herumtrieb' refers to someone spending time idly or without a specific purpose in a particular place.
Er trieb sich oft in den Parks der Stadt herum.
He often loitered around in the city's parks.
Here, 'herumtrieb' is used to describe roaming or moving aimlessly through an area.
Sie trieben sich stundenlang in der Altstadt herum.
They wandered around the old town for hours.
In this context, 'herumtrieb' captures the idea of moving or lingering in an area, specifically in a curious or exploratory manner.