English–German

“travel” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʁaɪ̯zn̩/

Example

Er reist oft ins Ausland.

He often travels abroad.

Illustration for reisen (travel)

How to say “travel” in German

“Travel” in German is reisen.

A person spends time away from home while moving between places, often across a considerable distance.

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

Example sentences with reisen

Am Wochenende reist er mit dem Zug nach Berlin.

At the weekend, he travels by train to Berlin.

Tips for using reisen

  • German uses reisen for a journey as a whole, while fahren and fliegen more specifically describe traveling by car, train, or plane.

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