noun

der Rundgang, ¨-e

tour

Ein Spaziergang oder eine Bewegung durch ein Gebiet, bei dem man wieder zum Ausgangspunkt zurückkehrt.

The German word "Rundgang" is a compound noun made up of:

  • "rund" meaning "round" or "circular"
  • "Gang" meaning "walk" or "passage"

Meaning:
A "Rundgang" is a round tour or a circular walk, often referring to a guided or self-guided tour through a building, area, or exhibition.

Similar words:

  • Besichtigung (visit, inspection)
  • Tour (tour)
  • Führung (guided tour)

Difference:

  • "Rundgang" emphasizes the circular or comprehensive aspect of the walk.
  • "Besichtigung" focuses more on the act of visiting or inspecting something.
  • "Führung" implies the presence of a guide.
  • "Tour" is more general and can be longer or less structured.

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Examples

Wir machen einen Rundgang durch das Museum.noun

We are taking a tour through the museum.

Der Rundgang beginnt um zehn Uhr.noun

The tour begins at ten o'clock.

Wir machen jetzt einen Rundgang durch das Museum.noun

We are now taking a tour through the museum.

Der Rundgang beginnt vor dem Museum.noun

The tour starts in front of the museum.

Während des Rundgangs konnten wir viele überraschende Details entdecken.noun

During the tour we were able to discover many surprising details.

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