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Wandern
German → American English
American English
Hike
to hike; to go walking for leisure, usually in nature or in the mountains
Wir wandern am Wochenende in den Alpen.Use wandern for walking long distances for leisure, especially in nature or in the mountains. It is more common than the loanword hiken in standard German.
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Frequently asked questions
What does „wandern“ mean in English?
It usually means “to hike” or “to go hiking.”
Is „wandern“ the same as „spazieren“?
Not exactly. „Wandern“ usually means longer walks, often in nature, while „spazieren“ is a casual walk.
Kann man „wandern“ auch im Alltag sagen?
Ja, aber meist für Freizeitaktivitäten in der Natur, nicht für einen kurzen Weg in der Stadt.