English–German

“tourist” in German

Pronunciation

IPA/tuˈʁɪst/

Example

Viele Touristen besuchen das Museum am Wochenende.

Many tourists visit the museum on weekends.

Illustration for Tourist (tourist)

How to say “tourist” in German

“Tourist” in German is Tourist.

A visitor with a map or camera exploring an unfamiliar place for a short stay.

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

Example sentences with Tourist

Ich habe einen Touristen nach dem Weg gefragt.

I asked a tourist for directions.

Tips for using Tourist

  • Tourist is a weak masculine noun: der Tourist, but den Touristen and plural die Touristen.

Other German words for “tourist”

Die Urlauber machten Fotos vor dem Museum.

The tourists took photos in front of the museum.

Zwei Touristinnen warten am Bus.

Two tourists are waiting by the bus.

Sie verkaufen touristische Souvenirs.

They sell tourist souvenirs.

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