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Straying Meaning for Kids

What Does Straying Mean?

Verb

  • To wander away from the correct path or place.
  • To go away from where you are supposed to be.

Straying — Full Explanation

Straying means going away from where you are supposed to be. Like if a puppy runs away from its owner and gets lost.

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Straying Meaning in Other Languages

hindi
भटकना

Bhatakna

गुम होना

Gum Hona

kannada
ಹರಿಯುವುದು (Hariyuvudu)

Hariyuvudu

ಚಲಿಸುವುದು (Chalisuvudu)

Chalisuvudu

bengali
ভ্রষ্ট (Bhrôṣṭo)

bhrôṣṭo

ভ্রমণ (Bhraman)

bhrôman

নষ্ট (Nôṣṭo)

nôṣṭo

spanish
desviarse en español

desviarse

desviándose en español

desviándose

perdiéndose en español

perdiéndose

Straying in Sentences

  • The puppy is straying away from its owner.
  • We should not be straying too far from the playground.
  • Straying from the path can lead to getting lost.
  • The cat was straying around the garden.
  • Straying can be fun, but we must be careful.

💬 Straying Chat: Listen In!

Market Adventures

Meera: "Rohan, stay in the line! Ma said we have to buy the laddus together."

Rohan: "But Meera, look at those colorful kites! I just want to peek."

Meera: "You said that already. You keep straying away like a baby goat."

Rohan:straying." "The market is so big. It smells like flowers and samosas. My eyes keep

Ma: "Rohan! I couldn’t see you for a moment. When you keep straying in the market, it’s not safe."

Rohan: "I was only at the kite stall, Ma. I didn’t go far."

Meera: "Only the kite stall, only the toy stall… you’re always straying somewhere."

Rohan: "It’s boring in this line. My feet feel like they want to run."

Ma:straying, okay?" "Let your feet run after we pay. Hold this warm ladoo box and no more

Rohan: "Mmm, it smells so sweet. I like holding it."

Meera: "If you stop straying now, we can go see the kites together."

Rohan: "Together? You’ll really come with me to the kite stall?"

Meera: "Yes. No straying off alone, just walking together and choosing the brightest kite."

Rohan: "Okay. I’ll stay right here and not stray till we’re done."

Ma: "Good. First laddus, then kites. Staying close is better than straying and getting lost."

Frequently Asked Questions About Straying

What does 'straying' mean?
Straying means to wander away from a place or to go off the path you were supposed to be on.
How do you pronounce 'straying'?
You pronounce 'straying' like this: stray-ing.
What is the origin of the word 'straying'?
The word 'straying' comes from the word 'stray', which means to wander or roam.
What is the meaning of 'straying' in Kannada?
The word 'straying' in Kannada is 'ಚಲಿಸುವ' (Chalisuva).

Facts & Quotes About Straying

Fact: Straying means wandering away from a path or direction. Animals sometimes stray from their homes but can always find their way back!
Proverb: A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush. (This means it's better to hold onto what you have than to risk it for something uncertain.)
Quote: "Not all those who wander are lost." - J.R.R. Tolkien