daydream

• Ein Substantiv, das eine Reihe angenehmer, oft wunschhafter Gedanken bezeichnet, die die Aufmerksamkeit vom gegenwärtigen Moment oder der Realität ablenken; auch ein solcher Tagtraum als Zustand oder Produkt der Fantasie.

A noun referring to a series of pleasant, often wishful, thoughts that distract one's attention from the present moment or reality.

1. A2informal

   A series of pleasant thoughts or fantasies that distract one from the present reality.

   Angenehmer Gedanke

   • She was lost in a daydream about her upcoming vacation.
   • His daydream about winning the lottery was interrupted by the phone.
   • I often have a daydream about living in a quiet cottage by the sea.

   Synonymedreamfancyfantasymusingreverietrancevisionwoolgathering

   Antonymeattentionawarenessfocusreality

2. Unrealistic hopeB1informal

   A hope or plan that is unrealistic or unlikely to happen.

   Realitätsferne Hoffnung

   • His plan to become a rock star was just a daydream.
   • She dismissed his idea as a mere daydream.
   • Don't waste your time on daydreams; focus on achievable goals.

   Synonymecastle in the airdelusionfantasyillusionpipe dreamwishful thinking

   Antonymeactualitycertaintyreality

• Verb, das angenehme, imaginäre Gedanken oder Fantasien im Wachzustand beschreibt, die oft von der Realität ablenken.

A verb used to describe the act of having pleasant, imaginative thoughts or fantasies while awake, often distracting from reality.

1. To think about pleasant thingsA2informal

   To have pleasant thoughts that distract you from what you are doing.

   Tagträumen

   • She often daydreams about traveling the world.
   • He was daydreaming during the lecture and missed the important points.
   • I daydream about winning the lottery sometimes.

   Synonymedreammoonmusestargaze

   Antonymeconcentratefocus

2. To imagine future possibilitiesB1informal

   To think about future events or possibilities in a hopeful or wishful way.

   Tagträume haben

   • He daydreams about becoming a famous musician.
   • She daydreamed about her wedding day.
   • They daydream about buying a house by the beach.

   Synonymedreamenvisionimaginemusespeculate