spazieren
Translation
to go for a walk, to stroll
Examples
Wir gehen im Park spazieren.
We are going for a walk in the park.
Er spaziert oft am Fluss entlang.
He often strolls along the river.
Grammar Patterns
spazieren gehen to go for a walk Wir gehen im Park spazieren.
((in+3)) spazieren to walk in (sth.) Sie spaziert im Garten.
((an+3)) entlang spazieren to stroll along (sth.) Er spaziert am Fluss entlang.
Similar Words
Synonyms: bummeln (to amble), flanieren (to saunter); Related: gehen (to go), wandern (to hike)
Etymology
From Italian 'spaziare' (to roam), which comes from Latin 'spatium' (space). It means to move through space leisurely.
Memory Tips
It sounds like 'space'. When you 'spazieren', you are walking through open 'space' for pleasure.