auf Reisen
Translation
travelling, on a trip, while travelling
Examples
Er ist oft auf Reisen.
He is often travelling.
Auf Reisen lernt man viele Leute kennen.
You get to know many people while travelling.
Grammar Patterns
((to be)) ((on a trip/travelling)) to be travelling My parents are currently travelling.
Similar Words
unterwegs (on the way), im Urlaub (on holiday)
Etymology
From 'auf' (on) + 'Reisen' (travels, plural of Reise). Literally means to be 'on travels'.
Memory Tips
Picture yourself physically 'on' a journey or multiple journeys ('Reisen'). This phrase indicates the state of being away travelling.