Lumuray (en. To wander)

/luˈmuɾai/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To go to a place without a specific purpose.
I want to wander around the mountains.
Nais kong lumuray sa paligid ng mga bundok.
To travel or roam without a definite destination.
They decided to wander to another town over the weekend.
Nagpasya silang lumuray sa ibang bayan sa katapusan ng linggo.
The movement from one place to another irregularly.
The birds wander during summer.
Ang mga ibon ay lumuray tuwing tag-init.

Etymology

derived from the root word 'raya' meaning 'to go' or 'to leave'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to wander without worry
living happily without cares.
lumuray ng walang pakialam

Related Words

traveling
The activity of going to places for enjoyment or benefit.
paglalakbay
tours
The act of passing through or visiting many places.
paglilibot

Slang Meanings

to act like a show-off
Don't be a show-off in the conversation, you're not even part of it!
Huwag ka nang lumuray sa usapan, hindi ka naman kasali!
to intrude
A lot of people intrude into that sari-sari store.
Madami talagang lumuray sa sari-sari store na 'yon.
to meddle
It seems like so many people have been meddling in our family lately.
Parang ang dami nang lumuray sa pamilya namin lately.