Der Reisende
Example: Der Reisende sucht eine Unterkunft für die Nacht.
Definition
"Der Reisende" refers to a traveler or someone who is journeying from one place to another, often seeking accommodation or exploring new locations. It conveys the idea of a person actively engaged in travel, such as in the example phrase, 'Der Reisende sucht eine Unterkunft für die Nacht.'
Etymology
The word "der Reisende" comes from the German verb 'reisen,' meaning 'to travel.' The suffix '-ende' turns the verb into a noun referring to a person performing the action. Did you know? The root 'reisen' possibly traces back to Old High German 'reisan,' which means 'to set out' or 'to depart.'
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"Der Reisende" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A2) - set 3", containing 116 commonly used words.
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