auf Reisen
Translation
travelling, on a trip, while traveling
Examples
Er ist oft auf Reisen.
He is often traveling.
Auf Reisen lernt man viele Leute kennen.
You get to know many people while traveling.
Grammar Patterns
((to be)) ((on a trip/traveling)) to be traveling My parents are currently traveling.
Similar Words
unterwegs (on the way), im Urlaub (on vacation)
Etymology
From 'auf' (on) + 'Reisen' (travels, plural of Reise). Literally means to be 'on travels'.
Memory Tips
Picture yourself physically 'on' a journey or multiple journeys ('Reisen'). This phrase indicates the state of being away traveling.