Travel Planning: German Words & Phrases
10 essential German words and expressions for "Travel Planning". Each entry includes phonetic pronunciation, English translation, and example sentences. Suitable for CEFR A2 level and relevant for "preparing for a trip".
"Travel Planning" — word table
| German | Pronunciation | English | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| die Reise | /dee RYE-zeh/ | trip/journey | Die Reise war wunderbar.The trip was wonderful. |
| buchen | /BOO-khen/ | to book | Ich habe das Hotel gebucht.I booked the hotel. |
| das Gepäck | /dahs geh-PEK/ | luggage | Mein Gepäck ist schwer.I need to pack my suitcase. |
| der Pass | /dair PAHS/ | passport | Vergiss deinen Pass nicht!The passport is valid for 5 years. |
| das Visum | /dahs VEE-zoom/ | visa | Ich brauche ein Visum.I need a visa for Germany. |
| die Grenze | /dee GREN-tseh/ | border | Wir haben die Grenze überquert.The flight was on time. |
| die Sehenswürdigkeit | /dee ZAY-ens-vuer-dikh-kyte/ | tourist attraction | Wir besuchen viele Sehenswürdigkeiten.We are going on vacation to Spain. |
| die Unterkunft | /dee OON-ter-koonft/ | accommodation | Wir suchen eine Unterkunft.The luggage weighs 20 kg. |
| im Voraus | /im FOR-ows/ | in advance | Ich zahle im Voraus.I bought a ticket. |
| der Reiseführer | /dair RYE-zeh-fue-rer/ | travel guide | Der Reiseführer ist sehr hilfreich.The flight was delayed. |
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Which German words relate to "Travel Planning"?
Most useful: die Reise, buchen, das Gepäck and more — 10 in total, each with pronunciation below.
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