verb

spazieren

take a walk · walk

Sich langsam und ohne Eile zu Fuß bewegen, oft zur Entspannung oder um frische Luft zu genießen.

Definition & meaning

The verb spazieren means to walk, typically for pleasure, relaxation, or leisure, rather than to reach a specific destination. It refers to a leisurely pace, often associated with a stroll or a promenade.

Leisurely walk: To walk around without a rush (e.g., "Wir spazieren im Park").
Extended form: It is most commonly used in the reflexive form {sich spazieren } or in combination with the verb {gehen } as {spazieren gehen }.

Grammar & Word origin

Grammar: It is a weak (regular) intransitive verb. As it describes an activity or state, it is used with the auxiliary verb {sein } in perfect tenses (e.g., "Ich bin spazieren gegangen").
Word origin: The word is derived from the Italian {spaziare }, which means "to roam" or "to spread out," originating from the Latin {spatiari }, meaning to wander or walk about.