die Kreuzfahrt
Translation
cruise, sea voyage
Examples
Wir machen eine Kreuzfahrt im Mittelmeer.
We are going on a cruise in the Mediterranean.
Die Kreuzfahrt war sehr entspannend.
The cruise was very relaxing.
Grammar Patterns
((et4)) machen to go on (a cruise) We are going on a cruise.
Similar Words
Schiffsreise (ship trip), Seereise (sea trip)
Etymology
From 'Kreuz' (cross) + 'Fahrt' (journey, trip). It refers to the 'criss-crossing' motion of a ship on the sea.
Memory Tips
Think of a ship 'crossing' the ocean on a 'Fahrt' (journey).