vagabond
der Vagabund, die Vagabunden
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vagabond
A person who wanders from place to place without a permanent home or regular work, usually penniless and without a clear plan in life.
Der Vagabund zog mit seinem Rucksack von Dorf zu Dorf.
The vagabond traveled from village to village with his backpack.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Vagabunden |
| genitive | des Vagabunden |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Vagabund | die Vagabunden |
| accusative | den Vagabunden | die Vagabunden |
| dative | dem Vagabunden | den Vagabunden |
| genitive | des Vagabunden | der Vagabunden |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Vagabund' (vagabond) frequently appears in literary or historical texts and storytelling. Depending on the context, the word can sound romanticized, neutral, or derogatory.
In dem Roman wird der Vagabund als geheimnisvolle Figur dargestellt.
In the novel, the vagabond is portrayed as a mysterious character.
When describing a person's way of life or role, 'Vagabund' (vagabond) often follows 'als' (as): 'als Vagabund leben' (to live as a vagabond), 'als Vagabund umherziehen' (to wander as a vagabond), or 'als Vagabund auftreten' (to appear as a vagabond).
Nach dem Ende des Krieges lebte er mehrere Jahre als Vagabund.
After the war ended, he lived as a vagabond for several years.
Common combinations include 'ein mittelloser Vagabund' (a penniless vagabond), 'ein einsamer Vagabund' (a lonely vagabond), and 'ein Vagabund auf Wanderschaft' (a vagabond on his travels). These usually describe the person's way of life or the impression they make in more detail.
Der einsame Vagabund suchte am Abend einen Schlafplatz.
The lonely vagabond looked for a place to sleep in the evening.
