What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
stravaig
Example
We decided to stravaig around the city and see where we ended up. [stravaig: verb]
Example
The traveler enjoyed stravaiging through the countryside, discovering new sights along the way. [stravaiging: gerund or present participle]
saunter
Example
The couple sauntered along the beach, enjoying the sunset. [saunter: verb]
Example
He took a saunter through the park, admiring the scenery. [saunter: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Saunter is more commonly used than stravaig in everyday language. Saunter is versatile and covers a wide range of contexts, while stravaig is less common and more regional, mainly used in Scottish English.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between stravaig and saunter?
Both stravaig and saunter are informal words, and they are not typically used in formal contexts.
