Rambles Meaning in English
word · lemma: ramble
ˈɹæmbəɫ
RAM-bul
ɹˈæmbəlz
RAM-buhlz
Definition
Speaks or writes for a long time without a clear point, or walks without a specific destination.
Usage & Nuances
Often used in conversation to describe unfocused or lengthy speech, especially when someone is going off-topic. Also used literally for walking with no destination. Common collocations: 'rambles on', 'goes off on a ramble'. Can sound informal or even negative if describing speech.
Spanish: divaga - deambula (caminar sin rumbo)Portuguese (BR): divaga - passeia sem rumoPortuguese (PT): divaga - passeia sem destinoChinese (Simplified): 闲谈 - 漫步Chinese (Traditional): 閒談 - 漫步Hindi: बेतुकी बातें करता है - बिना लक्ष्य के घूमता हैArabic: يَهذي - يَتجوّل بلا هدفBengali: অলাপ করে চলে - উদ্দেশ্যহীনভাবে হাঁটেRussian: бессвязно говорит - бродит (пешком)Japanese: とりとめなく話す - あてもなく歩くVietnamese: nói lan man - đi lang thangKorean: 두서없이 말하다 - 정처 없이 걷다Turkish: laflamak - amaçsızca dolaşmakUrdu: بک بک کرتا ہے - بنا مقصد چلناIndonesian: ngoceh - berjalan tanpa tujuan
Example Sentences
He often rambles when he tells stories.
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The path rambles through the forest.
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She sometimes rambles during meetings.
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Sorry, I rambled—what was your question again?
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He just rambles on about politics and never listens.
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On weekends, she rambles in the countryside for hours just to relax.
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