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tour
Eine Reise oder ein Ausflug, bei dem man mehrere Orte besucht, oft zur Unterhaltung oder um etwas Neues zu sehen.
The German word "Tour" is a feminine noun (die Tour) borrowed from French and English, meaning a journey, trip, or tour. It typically refers to a guided or planned travel route, excursion, or a series of events (e.g., concert tour).
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Similar words:
- Ausflug (excursion, short trip)
- Reise (travel, long journey)
- Rundfahrt (round trip, sightseeing tour)
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Differences:
- Ausflug implies a short, often local trip, usually for leisure.
- Reise is more general and can refer to longer or international travel.
- Rundfahrt emphasizes a circular trip usually by vehicle, focusing on sightseeing.
- Tour often suggests a planned sequence of visits or stops, sometimes with a professional or organized aspect.
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Examples
Meine Familie und ich machen eine Tour durch Europa.noun
My family and I are taking a tour through Europe.
Die Tour beginnt um neun Uhr morgens.noun
The tour begins at nine o'clock in the morning.
Die Tour beginnt um zehn Uhr.noun
The tour begins at ten o'clock.
Wir haben gestern zwei interessante Touren gebucht.noun
We booked two interesting tours yesterday.
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