die Rundfahrt, -en
tour
Eine Reise, bei der man verschiedene Orte besucht und am Anfangsort wieder ankommt.
The German word "Rundfahrt" is a compound noun made of:
- Rund (around, circular)
- Fahrt (ride, trip, journey)
Meaning:
A "Rundfahrt" is a circular trip or tour, typically one that starts and ends at the same place—often a sightseeing tour by bus, boat, or car.
Similar words:
- Stadtrundfahrt (city tour)
- Ausflug (excursion, outing)
- Tour (tour)
Difference:
While "Ausflug" is a general outing that doesn’t necessarily follow a circular route, "Rundfahrt" specifically implies a journey with a circular path or return to the starting point. "Tour" is more general and can refer to any planned journey, whereas "Rundfahrt" emphasizes the circular nature.
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Examples
Die Rundfahrt beginnt um 10 Uhr.noun
The tour begins at 10 am.
Eine Rundfahrt durch die Stadt ist sehr informativ.noun
A tour through the city is very informative.
Die Rundfahrt beginnt am Morgen.noun
The tour begins in the morning.
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