die Exkursion
Translation
excursion, field trip, outing, jaunt
Examples
Die Schulklasse macht eine Exkursion ins Museum.
The school class is going on a field trip to the museum.
Wir planen eine Exkursion in die Berge.
We are planning an excursion to the mountains.
Grammar Patterns
to make an excursion ((to a place)) eine Exkursion ((nach+3 / in+4)) machen We are making an excursion to Berlin.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Ausflug, Fahrt, Reise
Etymology
From Latin 'ex-' (out) + 'currere' (to run). Literally 'a running out'.
Memory Tips
Cognate with the English word 'excursion'. Think of a short 'course' or trip outside of the usual routine.