German word

Exkursion

Pronunciation

IPA/ɛkskʊɐ̯ˈzi̯oːn/

Meaning

  • feminine nounexcursion

Example

Die Exkursion war sehr lehrreich.

The excursion was very educational.

Illustration for Exkursion (excursion)

More examples

Am Freitag gehen wir auf Exkursion ins historische Viertel.

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

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • auf Exkursion gehen

    go on an excursion

  • die Exkursion planen

    plan the excursion

Similar words

Ausflug: A recreational outing to enjoy nature, a place, or a change of scenery.
Besichtigung: An inspection visit to view and assess a building, site, or its facilities.
Studienfahrt: An educational school journey to a distant location for hands-on study.
Studienreise: A longer organized trip focused on learning or experiencing another culture.

Definition in German

Gruppenweise organisierter kurzer Ausflug zu einem Ort, um dort Kenntnisse zu gewinnen oder Beobachtungen durchzuführen.

Word origin

German Exkursion comes from Latin excursio, a noun related to excurrere meaning 'to run out' or 'go out'.

Usage tips

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

Other meanings

  • field tripnoun
  • inspection tournoun

Related words

  • Exkursionsleiterexcursion leadernoun
  • Exkursionsanmeldungexcursion registrationnoun

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