reisen
Ich reise gerne in ferne Länder.
I like to travel to distant countries.
To travel, especially for leisure or exploration
Sie reist jedes Jahr nach Italien.
She travels to Italy every year.
Wir reisen mit dem Zug durch Europa.
We are traveling through Europe by train.
The verb 'reisen' is often used with prepositions like 'nach' (to) or 'durch' (through).
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Common Prepositions
'Reisen' is often used with 'nach' (to a place) or 'durch' (through a region).
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Verb Conjugation
'Reisen' is a regular verb: ich reise, du reist, er/sie reist, wir reisen, ihr reist, sie reisen.
Word Origin
From Middle High German 'rīsen', from Old High German 'rīsan', meaning 'to rise, move'. The modern sense of 'to travel' developed in the 16th century.
Usage Notes
'Reisen' is a regular verb (reist - reiste - ist gereist). It is often used in the context of longer journeys or vacations.