wandern
Meaning and Usage
"Wandern" means "to hike" or "to wander" in German. It refers to the activity of walking or hiking in nature, often on designated hiking trails.
Linguistic Analysis
"Wandern" is a verb derived from the noun "die Wanderung" (the hike). It is a regular verb, and its conjugated forms are: ich wandere (I hike), du wanderst (you hike), er/sie/es wandert (he/she/it hikes), wir wandern (we hike), ihr wandert (you hike - plural), sie wandern (they hike).
Comparisons between German and English
The word "wandern" shares a similarity with the English word "wander" in terms of its meaning, but while "wander" can also imply aimless movement, "wandern" specifically refers to hiking or walking in nature.
Cultural Context
"Wandern" is a popular activity in Germany, with a well-established network of hiking trails throughout the country. It is a significant part of German outdoor culture and is enjoyed by people of all ages.
Example Sentences
- Ich liebe es, in den Bergen zu wandern. (I love to hike in the mountains.)
- Wir haben gestern den Rheinsteig gewandert. (We hiked the Rheinsteig yesterday.)
Memory Tips
Associate "wandern" with the idea of "wandering" through nature on a hike.
Additional Vocabulary
- die Wanderung (the hike)
- der Wanderweg (the hiking trail)
- wandern gehen (to go hiking)
- spazieren gehen (to go for a walk)
Gender and Plural (for nouns)
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Conjugation (for verbs)
- ich wandere (I hike)
- du wanderst (you hike)
- er/sie/es wandert (he/she/it hikes)
- wir wandern (we hike)
- ihr wandert (you hike - plural)
- sie wandern (they hike)