gute Reise
gute Reise is the German phrase for "good journey".
gute Reise is used to wish someone a pleasant trip. It is often used as a standalone exclamation, such as when saying "Gute Reise!" to someone who is departing. You can also express this sentiment by saying Schöne Reise!, which translates to "Nice journey!"
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase consists of the adjective gute (good) and the noun Reise (journey or trip).
Which one should you use?
While gute Reise refers to a general journey or trip, Gute Fahrt is specifically used to wish someone a good drive or a smooth trip while traveling in a vehicle.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective gut takes the -e ending because Reise is a feminine noun in the nominative or accusative case.
Did you know?
- German has a distinct word Fernweh, which describes a longing for distant places. It is the opposite of 'homesickness' and captures the desire that motivates a Reise.
- In German, the term Reisefieber describes the nervous excitement or anxiety felt before a trip. It literally translates to 'journey fever', but it is not a medical condition.
- While gute Reise is common, Germans often use the French phrase Bon Voyage in formal or sophisticated contexts, treating it as a natural part of their own vocabulary.
Examples in context
- Ich habe ihm eine gute Reise gewünscht.I wished him a good journey.This sentence is useful for practicing the use of gute Reise.Tatoeba #555822 by cost, translation #1439130 by quickfitter
- Herr Müller, ich wünsche Ihnen eine gute Reise nach München.Mr. Müller, I wish you a good journey to Munich.
- Sarah, hab eine gute Reise nach Paris!Sarah, have a good journey to Paris!
- Ich wünsche dir eine gute Reise.I wish you a good journey.
- Gute Reise und viel Spaß!Good journey and have lots of fun!
Example conversation
Felix is seeing Julia off at the train station.
- FelixDer Zug fährt gleich ab.The train is leaving soon.
- JuliaJa, ich muss jetzt gehen.Yes, I have to go now.
- FelixGute Reise, Julia!Good journey, Julia!
- JuliaDanke, Felix. Bis bald!Thanks, Felix. See you soon!
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
