English–German

“excursion” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ɛkskʊɐ̯ˈzi̯oːn/

Example

Die Exkursion war sehr lehrreich.

The excursion was very educational.

Illustration for Exkursion (excursion)

How to say “excursion” in German

“Excursion” in German is Exkursion.

Learners or specialists travel together to a site and use the visit to gather firsthand knowledge.

Full entry for Exkursion: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Exkursion

Am Freitag gehen wir auf Exkursion ins historische Viertel.

On Friday, we are going on an excursion to the historic district.

Tips for using Exkursion

  • Exkursion usually has an academic, scientific, or professional register, while Ausflug more often denotes a recreational outing.

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