Stadtbummel

stroll around town

noun SHTAT-bum-mel Rare

Usage Note

Stadtbummel is a leisurely walk through a town, typically involving window-shopping and café visits. It is a very common compound in tourist and lifestyle contexts; einen Stadtbummel machen is a natural collocation.

Examples

"Nach dem Mittagessen machten wir einen ausgedehnten Stadtbummel."

Natural Translation

After lunch we went for an extended stroll around town.

Literal Translation

After the lunch made we an extended town-stroll.

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