der Reiseantritt
Translation
start of a journey, commencement of travel, departure
Examples
Der Reiseantritt ist für morgen geplant.
The start of the journey is planned for tomorrow.
Bitte seien Sie pünktlich zum Reiseantritt am Bahnhof.
Please be at the station on time for the departure.
Grammar Patterns
((before/at/after the start of the journey)) Vor dem Reiseantritt müssen Sie die Koffer packen.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Reisebeginn, Abfahrt, Abflug; Antonyms: Reiseende, Ankunft
Etymology
Composed of 'Reise' (journey) and 'Antritt' (start, commencement). 'Antritt' comes from the verb 'antreten' (to start, to take up).
Memory Tips
Imagine 'treten' (stepping) 'an' (onto) the 'Reise' (journey) – the first step of the trip.