die Exkursion
Translation
excursion, field trip, outing
Examples
Die Klasse macht eine Exkursion ins Museum.
The class is going on a field trip to the museum.
Wir planen mehrere Exkursionen für den Sommer.
We are planning several excursions for the summer.
Grammar Patterns
to make an excursion to go on an excursion The students are making an excursion.
an excursion ((to)) an excursion to (a place) We're making an excursion to the forest.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Ausflug (trip), Fahrt (journey), Tour (tour)
Etymology
From Latin 'excursio' (a running out, an expedition), from 'ex-' (out) + 'currere' (to run).
Memory Tips
An 'excursion' is like a 'course' (Kurs) that goes 'ex-' (out) of the classroom for a field trip.