German · Travel & Getting Around
"Trip" in German: Reise
die Reise
Trip in German is die Reise. A short getaway is eine Kurzreise; a work trip is eine Geschäftsreise. Packing talk: vor der Reise / nach der Reise.
Planning
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How to pronounce Reise
Say it
RY-zuh
/ˈʁaɪ̯zə/
RY-zuh. Soft ei as eye. Soft final e.
"Trip" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| die Reise | the trip / journey Travel as a noun. | Travel as a noun. |
| die Kurzreise | short trip Weekend getaway. | Weekend getaway. |
| die Geschäftsreise | business trip Work travel. | Work travel. |
| gute Reise! | have a good trip! Parting wish. | Parting wish. |
How to use Reise in real life
- 1Planning
Die Reise nach Wien dauert sechs Stunden.
The trip to Vienna takes six hours.
Die Reise.
- 2After vacation
Nach der Reise brauche ich erstmal Schlaf.
After the trip I need sleep first.
Nach der Reise.
- 3Work
Nächste Woche habe ich eine kurze Reise nach Köln.
Next week I have a short trip to Cologne.
Eine … Reise.
Mistakes English speakers make with Reise
Incorrect: der Trip
Correct: die Reise
Prefer Reise for this headword; Trip is a casual loan.
Incorrect: das Reise
Correct: die Reise
Reise is feminine: die.
Good to know
Germans plan die Reise with checklists: tickets, Sitzplatz, Versicherungen. Gute Reise! is the classic send-off at stations and airports.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Packing the night before departure
ChatPal
Ist deine Reise schon gebucht?
Is your trip already booked?
You
Ja. Die Reise startet morgen früh.
Yes. The trip starts early tomorrow.
ChatPal
Brauchst du etwas für die Reise?
Do you need anything for the trip?
You
Nur Ruhe. Die Reise ist kurz, aber stressig.
Just calm. The trip is short but stressful.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Trip" in German
How do you say trip?
Die Reise.
Business trip?
Die Geschäftsreise.
Have a good trip?
Gute Reise!
Gender?
Feminine: die Reise.
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