Der Ausflug
Example: Wir planen einen Ausflug zum See am Wochenende.
Definition
"Der Ausflug" refers to a short trip or excursion usually taken for leisure or tourism purposes, often involving travel to a nearby destination such as a lake or countryside, typically planned to enjoy nature or recreational activities over a limited time like a weekend.
Etymology
The word "der Ausflug" comes from the German components 'aus-', meaning 'out' or 'away,' and 'Flug,' meaning 'flight.' Originally, it conveyed the idea of a short 'flight out' or departure from the usual place, which evolved to mean a brief trip or excursion. Did you know that although 'Flug' literally means 'flight,' in this context it metaphorically refers to any short journey?
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"Der Ausflug" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Tourism - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 135 commonly used words.
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