der Ausflug, ¨-e
excursion · outing · trip
Eine kurze Reise oder Fahrt, die man oft in der Freizeit macht, um etwas Neues zu sehen oder Spaß zu haben.
The German word "Ausflug" is a noun composed of two parts:
- Aus = "out"
- Flug = "flight"
Literally, it means "out-flight," but idiomatically it refers to an "excursion", "outing", or "trip", usually a short journey or leisure trip.
Similar words:
- Exkursion (more formal, often educational)
- Tour (tour, trip)
- Wanderausflug (hiking trip)
Difference:
"Ausflug" typically implies a casual, often short leisure trip, while "Exkursion" is more formal and educational, and "Tour" can be longer or organized for sightseeing.
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Examples
Meine Freunde unternehmen einen Ausflug zum See.noun
My friends are going on an excursion to the lake.
Meine Familie plant einen Ausflug in den Park.noun
My family is planning an outing to the park.
Der Ausflug am Wochenende war sehr erholsam.noun
The excursion over the weekend was very relaxing.
Ein Ausflug in die Berge ist immer erholsam.noun
A trip to the mountains is always relaxing.
Unser Ausflug in die Berge war sehr erholsam.noun
Our trip to the mountains was very relaxing.
Ein Ausflug ins Gebirge kann sehr spannend sein.noun
An excursion into the mountains can be very exciting.
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