German Conversation · Level 35
75 words
German word
touren
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈtuːʁən/
Meaning
- verbtour
Example
Wir touren morgen durch die Stadt.
We are touring the city tomorrow.
More examples
Im Sommer touren sie oft mit dem Wohnmobil.
In summer, they often go touring in a motorhome.
Core concept
A band, performer, or traveler keeps changing locations while the journey itself connects several stops.
Common phrases
mit dem Wohnmobil touren
go touring in a motorhome
mit Freunden touren
go touring with friends
Similar words
erkunden: Discover a new area by walking through it and observing what it is like.
besichtigen: Go around visiting notable buildings, landmarks, or other attractions.
rundfahren: Go around a particular route or region by car or bicycle.
Definition in German
durch mehrere Orte reisen oder an verschiedenen Orten auftreten
Word origin
The verb touren was formed in German from Tour, a borrowing related to French tour and ultimately to Latin tornus, with the productive ending -en.
Usage tips
- With locations, touren commonly uses durch plus the accusative, as in durch die Stadt, rather than a direct object for the route.