German word

Parcours

Pronunciation

IPA/paʁˈkuːɐ̯/

Meaning

  • masculine nounobstacle course

Example

Wir probieren den Parcours heute im Park.

We're trying out the obstacle course in the park today.

Illustration for Parcours (obstacle course)

More examples

Beim Training hat er den Parcours mehrmals hintereinander durchlaufen.

During training, he ran through the obstacle course several times in a row.

Core concept

A marked route where each hurdle leads to the next, with running, jumping, or climbing along the way.

Common phrases

  • einen Parcours absolvieren

    complete an obstacle course

  • auf dem Parcours trainieren

    train on an obstacle course

Similar words

Hindernis: Something that prevents forward movement.
Kurs: An organized program for learning or training.
Bahn: A designated track for racing or athletic practice.
Strecke: A defined stretch of road or course for travel or competition.

Definition in German

Parcours bezeichnet einen eingerichteten Hindernisweg, den man durch Laufen, Springen oder Klettern nacheinander bewältigt.

Word origin

German borrowed Parcours from French parcours, the noun related to parcourir, "to travel through", ultimately from Latin percurrere.

Usage tips

  • Parcours is masculine in German, and its plural has the same form: der Parcours, die Parcours.

Related words

  • Parcourslaufobstacle racenoun

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