Reise
/ˈʁaɪ̯zə/feminine
The English phrase 'trip' can be translated into German as Reise. Wiktionary also lists Fahrt and Ausflug.
Meaning: journey (noun)
Ways to say it
| German | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Reise | /ˈʁaɪ̯zə/ /ˈʁaɛ̯sɛ/ (Austria) |
feminine |
| Fahrt | /faːrt/ | feminine |
| Ausflug | /ˈʔaʊ̯sfluːk/ | masculine |
Reise is the most general term for a trip or journey, often implying a longer distance or a more significant travel experience. If you are specifically talking about the act of traveling, you may use the related verb reisen. To express the action of 'taking a trip' in German, one often uses the phrase eine Reise machen.
Which one should you use?
Fahrt specifically refers to a trip made by vehicle (car, train, bus, etc.) or the act of driving/riding. Ausflug refers to a short trip or an excursion, typically done for pleasure and often lasting only a few hours or a single day.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun Reise is closely related to the verb reisen, which means to travel.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈʁaɪ̯zə/
Did you know?
- While Ausflug means 'excursion' today, its roots in fliegen suggest that these short trips were once conceptualized as 'flying out' of one's usual environment.
- The word Fahrt shares an ancient ancestor with the English word 'fare', which originally meant 'to travel' or 'to go' before it came to mean the price of a ticket.
- In German, the phrase eine Reise machen literally translates to 'making a journey', which treats the trip as an active creation rather than just a destination.
Examples in context
- Wie war eure Reise?How was your trip?This sentence is useful for asking about someone's experience during their Reise.Tatoeba #3702187 by Tamy, translation #1140188 by CK
- Es lohnt eine Reise.It's worth a trip.This sentence is useful for expressing that a Reise is worthwhile.Tatoeba #8196965 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #2182136 by Hybrid
- Die Reise ist vorbei.The trip is over.This sentence is useful for stating that a Reise has concluded.Tatoeba #12564485 by Waldelfe, translation #8533287 by Amastan
- Ich plane eine Reise nach Berlin.I'm planning a trip to Berlin.
- Die Geschäftsreise war erfolgreich.The business trip was successful.
- Wir machen einen Ausflug in die Berge.We're taking a trip to the mountains.
- Der Schulausflug war informativ.The school trip was informative.
- Lass uns eine Tour durch die Stadt machen.Let's take a trip around the city.
- Wir hatten eine tolle Radtour im Park.We had a great bike trip in the park.
- Wir machen am Wochenende einen Ausflug ans Meer.We're taking a trip to the seaside this weekend.
- Wollen wir einen Ausflug in den Zoo machen?Do you want to take a trip to the zoo?
- Mia mochn an Ausflug ins Kino.We're going on a trip to the cinema.
- I suach a Tourguide für'n Ausflug.I'm looking for a tour guide for the trip.
- 371 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Maximilian and Laura are talking about their vacation plans.
- MaximilianPlanst du eine Reise für den Sommer?Are you planning a trip for the summer?
- LauraJa, ich möchte eine Reise nach Italien machen.Yes, I want to take a trip to Italy.
- MaximilianDas klingt toll, Laura!That sounds great, Laura!
- LauraDanke, Maximilian, ich freue mich sehr.Thanks, Maximilian, I am looking forward to it very much.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “trip” translations and entries Reise, Fahrt, Ausflug, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Ausflug, Fahrt, Reise, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
