das Abenteuer
Translation
adventure
Examples
Die Reise war ein großes Abenteuer.
The trip was a great adventure.
Er liest gerne Bücher über Abenteuer.
He likes to read books about adventures.
Das Leben selbst ist ein Abenteuer.
Life itself is an adventure.
Grammar Patterns
to experience an Abenteuer to experience an adventure We experienced an adventure on holiday.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Erlebnis (experience), Wagnis (venture)
Etymology
From Middle High German 'āventiure', from Old French 'aventure', from Latin 'adventura' (a thing about to happen).
Memory Tips
It sounds very similar to the English word 'adventure', making it easy to remember.