German Conversation · Level 54
72 words
German word
wandern
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈvandɐn/
Meaning
- verbhike
Example
Ich wandere gerne in den Bergen.
I enjoy hiking in the mountains.
More examples
Bei Mehrtagestouren wandern wir oft lange Strecken.
On multi-day tours, we often hike long distances.
Core concept
A person follows a marked trail through nature for a substantial stretch, with the journey itself as the activity.
Common phrases
durch den Wald wandern
hike through the forest
lange Strecken wandern
hike long distances
mit leichtem Gepäck wandern
hike with a light pack
Similar words
spazierengehen: A gentle walk in a neighborhood or park for relaxation or light exercise.
gehen: Traveling from place to place on foot.
Definition in German
Auf markierten Wegen in der Natur längere Strecken zu Fuß zurücklegen, meist zur Erholung.
Word origin
Wandern developed through Middle High German wandern from Old High German wantarōn, an inherited Germanic verb meaning to roam or travel.
Usage tips
- In modern German, wandern usually suggests a planned or sustained hike, while aimless wandering is more often expressed by "herumwandern" or "umherwandern".