Städtetrip
The English phrase 'city break' can be translated into German as Städtetrip.
Städtetrip is commonly used in travel advertisements and by travel agencies to describe short urban holidays.
What does it mean word for word?
The word Städtetrip is a compound of 'Städte' (cities) and 'Trip' (trip).
How does it change in a sentence?
Städtetrip is a masculine noun, so it takes the article 'der'. The plural form is 'Städtetrips'.
Did you know?
- A Städtetrip is often associated with the concept of Flanieren, which means to stroll aimlessly through a city just to see and be seen.
- The word Trip in German is borrowed from English, but in some contexts, it can also refer to a psychedelic experience, similar to the English usage.
- Because Städtetrip ends with the English word 'Trip', which is masculine in German, the entire compound noun inherits the masculine gender 'der'.
Examples in context
- Ich plane eine Städtereise nach Deutschland.I am planning a city break to Germany.
- Lust auf einen Städtetrip nach München?How about a city break to Munich?
- Ich plane eine entspannende Städtereise nach Köln.I am planning a relaxing city break to Cologne.
- Lust auf einen aufregenden Städtetrip nach Frankfurt?How about an exciting city break to Frankfurt?
- Welche Stadt würdest du für einen Städtetrip empfehlen?Which city would you recommend for a city break?
- Mein Kollege plant einen Kurzurlaub in der Stadt. Hast du Vorschläge?My colleague is planning a city break. Do you have any suggestions?
- Wir planen einen kurzen Städtetrip nach Wien.We are planning a short city break to Vienna.
- Ein Städtetrip im Frühling ist ideal.A city break in spring is ideal.
- Hast du Lust auf einen Städtetrip nach Prag?Do you feel like a city break to Prague?
Example conversation
Maximilian and Laura are discussing weekend travel plans in their living room.
- MaximilianLaura, wie wäre es mit einem Städtetrip?Laura, how about a city break?
- LauraDas klingt super, Maximilian!That sounds great, Maximilian!
- MaximilianSollen wir nach Berlin fahren?Should we go to Berlin?
- LauraJa, Berlin gefällt mir sehr gut.Yes, I like Berlin very much.
