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tourist

Eine Person, die in ein anderes Land oder eine andere Stadt reist, um neue Orte zu sehen, sich zu erholen oder etwas zu erleben, und danach wieder nach Hause zurückkehrt.

The German word "Tourist" is a noun that means "tourist" in English. It comes from the French word "touriste". A "Tourist" refers to a person who travels to a destination for leisure, sightseeing, or exploration.

Similar words in German include "Reisender" (traveler) and "Besucher" (visitor). While "Tourist" specifically refers to those traveling for leisure, "Reisender" can include anyone who is traveling, regardless of purpose, and "Besucher" typically refers to a person visiting a specific place, such as a museum or a friend's house.

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Examples

Der Tourist fotografiert die Sehenswürdigkeiten.noun

The tourist is photographing the sights.

Ein Tourist macht viele Fotos.noun

A tourist takes many photos.

Die Touristen kauften am Markt viele Souvenirs.noun

The tourists bought many souvenirs at the market.

Die Touristen warteten lange vor dem Museum.noun

The tourists waited a long time in front of the museum.

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