German word

Walking

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈvɔːkɪŋ/

Meaning

  • neuter nounwalking

Example

Im Park sind die Walkings am Vormittag sehr beliebt.

Walking in the park is very popular in the morning.

Illustration for Walking (walking)

More examples

Das Walking-Tempo sollte zu deinem Puls passen.

The walking sessions in the park are very popular in the morning.

Core concept

A purposeful fitness walk along a park route, with or without poles.

Common phrases

  • Walking-Strecke

    walking route

  • Walking-Tempo

    walking pace

Similar words

Gehen: Moving around on foot at a normal everyday pace.
Wandern: A relatively long outdoor walk through natural areas over an extended time.
Spaziergang: A brief, unhurried walk taken for pleasure or light exploration.

Definition in German

Walking bezeichnet eine Form des schnellen Gehens, die oft ohne Unterbrechung in konstanter Geschwindigkeit ausgeführt wird.

Word origin

Walking is a German borrowing of English walking that became established as a fitness term for brisk walking.

Usage tips

  • German uses the neuter noun "das Walking" for this fitness activity, while English walking also covers ordinary movement on foot.

Other meanings

  • Nordic walkingnoun
  • brisk walkingnoun

Opposites

Related words

  • Walkingkurswalking coursenoun
  • Walkingtrainerwalking instructornoun

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