der Weidegang
Translation
grazing, pasturing
Examples
Die Kühe haben täglichen Weidegang.
The cows are put out to pasture daily.
Der Weidegang ist gut für die Tiere.
Grazing is good for the animals.
Grammar Patterns
((subject)) haben Weidegang. ((subject)) are put out to pasture. The cows have daily grazing.
Similar Words
das Grasen (grazing)
Etymology
A compound noun from 'die Weide' (pasture) and 'der Gang' (the walk, the going). Literally 'the pasture-going'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'Weide' (pasture, think 'wide' open field) + 'Gang' (a group of animals 'going' somewhere). The 'gang' of cows 'going' to the 'wide' pasture.