German word

Urlauber

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈuːɐ̯laʊ̯bɐ/

Meaning

  • masculine nountourist

Example

Die Urlauber machten Fotos vor dem Museum.

The tourists took photos in front of the museum.

Illustration for Urlauber (tourist)

More examples

Das Hotel bot spezielle Angebote für Urlauber.

The hotel offered special deals for tourists.

Core concept

A visitor relaxing in an unfamiliar place, with time for both leisure and sightseeing.

Common phrases

  • für Urlauber geeignet

    suitable for tourists

  • Urlauber aus aller Welt

    tourists from all over the world

  • Hotelangebote für Urlauber

    hotel deals for tourists

Similar words

Tourist: A person visiting places to see famous sights and experience local culture.
Reisender: A person traveling mainly to reach destinations or move between places.
Besucher: A person visiting a specific place or facility for a tour.
Gast: A person invited to or staying in a home or lodging.

Definition in German

Jemand, der seine Ferien an einem anderen Ort verbringt, meist zum Erholen oder zum Besichtigen.

Word origin

The noun Urlauber is formed from Urlaub, meaning leave or holiday, by adding the German agent suffix -er for a person associated with it.

Usage tips

  • Urlauber and Tourist can overlap, but Urlauber emphasizes being on holiday, whereas Tourist often emphasizes visiting places or sights.

Other meanings

  • vacationernoun

Opposites

  • Einheimischerlocalnoun

Related words

  • Urlaubsangebotvacation offernoun
  • Urlaubssaisonvacation seasonnoun

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