die Erlebnisse
Translation
experiences, adventures
Examples
Wir hatten unvergessliche Erlebnisse im Urlaub.
We had unforgettable experiences on vacation.
Er erzählt gerne von seinen Erlebnissen.
He likes to talk about his experiences.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to have an experience Wir hatten schöne Erlebnisse.
von+3 erzählen to tell about sth. Er erzählt von seinen Erlebnissen.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Erfahrungen, Abenteuer
Etymology
From the verb 'erleben' (to experience). The prefix 'er-' often indicates the result of an action, and 'leben' means 'life'. So, something 'lived through'.
Memory Tips
An 'Erlebnis' is a specific, memorable event, unlike 'Erfahrung' which can be more general knowledge gained over time.