nach draußen gehen
/naːx ˈdraʊ̯sən ˈɡeːən/word by word
The English phrase "go outside" is translated into German as nach draußen gehen.
This phrase is used to describe the action of leaving a building or an indoor area to be in the open air.
What does it mean word for word?
The component nach draußen literally means "to the outside" or "outwards", which indicates the direction of the movement.
Which one should you use?
The phrase nach draußen gehen describes the movement of going from inside to outside. If you want to describe the state of already being outdoors, you should use draußen sein (to be outside) instead.
How does it change in a sentence?
Because nach draußen indicates movement toward a destination, it is used with the verb gehen (to go) rather than sein (to be).
How do you pronounce it?
/naːx ˈdraʊ̯sən ˈɡeːən/
Did you know?
- The concept of 'going outside' is often linked to the German cultural value of Lüften, the ritual of opening windows to let in fresh air even in freezing winter.
- While nach draußen gehen means to go outside, Germans often use the expression frische Luft schnappen to describe the goal of going outside to 'grab some fresh air'.
- The 'h' in the spelling of gehen was added later to make it look like the word sehen, even though the 'h' is not actually pronounced.
Examples in context
- Ich will nicht nach draußen gehen.I don't want to go outside.This sentence shows how to express a lack of desire to use nach draußen gehen.Tatoeba #7813968 by tiuwiu, translation #1186462 by CK
- Ich konnte nicht nach draußen gehen.I was unable to go outside.This sentence demonstrates an inability to use nach draußen gehen.Tatoeba #1395318 by Esperantostern, translation #1258461 by CK
- Laß uns mit den anderen nach draußen gehen!Let's go outside with the others.This sentence provides a suggestion to use nach draußen gehen with others.Tatoeba #12495645 by Waldelfe, translation #12493292 by sundown
- Warum gehst du nicht mal nach draußen und genießt die Sonne?Why don't you go outside and enjoy the sun?
- Es ist ein schöner Tag. Du solltest rausgehen und frische Luft schnappen.It's a beautiful day. You should go out and get some fresh air.
- Ich möchte gerne nach draußen gehen. Kommst du mit?I would like to go outside. Do you want to come along?
- Es ist so drückend hier drin. Ich brauche frische Luft.It's so stuffy in here. I need some fresh air.
- Lass uns nach draußen gehen und einen Spaziergang machen.Let's go outside and take a walk.
- Es gibt einen schönen Park in der Nähe. Wollen wir hin und uns etwas bewegen?There's a nice park nearby. Do you want to go there and get some exercise?
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Example conversation
Julian and Hannah are sitting in a cafe during a sunny day.
- JulianWollen wir nach draußen gehen?Do we want to go outside?
- HannahJa, das Wetter ist toll.Yes, the weather is great.
- JulianIch nehme meine Sonnenbrille mit.I'll take my sunglasses with me.
- HannahGute Idee, Julian.Good idea, Julian.
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (nach, draußen, gehen) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries draußen, gehen, nach, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
