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excursion in German

excursion in German is Exkursion, Ausflug, Abschweifung — excursion means a short trip taken for pleasure or a specific purpose, often as part of a larger journey.

excursion in German

Exkursion
noun
A brief recreational trip; a journey out of the usual way.
Ausflug
noun
A brief recreational trip; a journey out of the usual way.
Abschweifung
noun
A wandering from the main subject: a digression.
Exkurs
noun
A wandering from the main subject: a digression.
Digression
noun
A wandering from the main subject: a digression.

What does "excursion" mean?

  1. noun A short trip taken for pleasure or a specific purpose, often as part of a larger journey.
    "The class went on an excursion to the science museum."
  2. noun A brief departure from the main subject; a digression.
    "The lecture took a brief excursion into ancient history before returning to the main topic."
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excursion in a sentence

  • The class went on an excursion to the science museum.
  • We took a day excursion to a nearby island.
  • The lecture took a brief excursion into ancient history before returning to the main topic.

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What is "excursion" in German?

"excursion" in German is Exkursion, Ausflug, Abschweifung. excursion means: A short trip taken for pleasure or a specific purpose, often as part of a larger journey.

How do you use "excursion" in a sentence?

Example: "The class went on an excursion to the science museum." In German, "excursion" is Exkursion, Ausflug, Abschweifung.

Are there other ways to say "excursion" in German?

Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "excursion": Exkursion, Ausflug, Abschweifung, Exkurs, Digression.

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