Reisen
Example: Wir reisen im Sommer nach Italien für den Urlaub.
Definition
"Reisen" means to travel from one place to another, typically over a long distance, for purposes such as leisure, work, or exploration. For example, in the phrase 'Wir reisen im Sommer nach Italien für den Urlaub,' it describes the action of going to Italy for a vacation.
Etymology
The German word "reisen" originates from Middle High German 'reisen,' which means to travel or journey. It is related to the Old High German 'rīsan,' meaning to rise or move. Did you know? The root of "reisen" is connected to the idea of moving or rising, reflecting the movement involved in traveling.
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"Reisen" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A1) - set 3", containing 104 commonly used words.
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