eine Reise machen
To take a trip
حرفيًا: a trip make
Use `eine Reise machen` for any planned journey that involves going away for a while.
في 15 ثانية
- Standard phrase for taking a journey or vacation.
- Uses the verb 'machen' (to make) instead of 'take'.
- Suitable for both casual chats and professional settings.
المعنى
This is the classic way to say you're going on a trip or a journey. Whether it's a weekend getaway or a month-long adventure, you're 'making' a trip happen.
أمثلة رئيسية
3 من 6Chatting with a neighbor
Wir machen im Sommer eine Reise nach Italien.
We are taking a trip to Italy in the summer.
At the office
Frau Müller macht gerade eine Reise und ist erst nächste Woche zurück.
Ms. Müller is currently on a trip and won't be back until next week.
Texting a friend about stress
Ich muss unbedingt mal wieder eine Reise machen!
I really need to take a trip again!
خلفية ثقافية
Germans have a deep cultural affinity for 'Wanderlust' and exploring the world. The phrase 'eine Reise machen' reflects the active role they take in organizing their extensive annual leave, which is typically 25-30 days. Historically, the 'Bildungsreise' (educational journey) was a rite of passage for the German middle class.
The 'Make' vs 'Take' Trap
Never say 'eine Reise nehmen'. It sounds like you are physically grabbing a suitcase and stealing it! Always use 'machen'.
Size Matters
If the trip is just a 30-minute drive, don't use 'Reise'. Use 'Fahrt'. 'Reise' implies you're packing a bag and staying overnight.
في 15 ثانية
- Standard phrase for taking a journey or vacation.
- Uses the verb 'machen' (to make) instead of 'take'.
- Suitable for both casual chats and professional settings.
What It Means
Eine Reise machen is your go-to phrase for any significant travel. In German, you don't just 'take' a trip; you 'make' one. It implies a sense of action and planning. It’s broader than just going on vacation. It suggests a journey from point A to point B with purpose. Think of it as the umbrella term for all your adventures.
How To Use It
You’ll mostly use this with the verb machen. It’s very flexible with tenses. You can say ich mache (I am making/taking), ich habe gemacht (I took), or ich werde machen (I will take). Just remember that Reise is feminine. So, it’s always eine Reise. If you want to be specific, add an adjective. For example, eine lange Reise (a long trip).
When To Use It
Use this when discussing vacation plans with friends. It’s perfect for small talk at the office. Use it when dreaming about the future. 'One day, I want to take a trip to Japan.' It works for both leisure and educational journeys. It’s the safe, standard choice for any travel talk.
When NOT To Use It
Don't use this for tiny errands. If you're going to the supermarket, don't call it a Reise. That would sound like you're crossing the Alps for milk! Also, for short commutes or business drives, use eine Fahrt. Reise implies a bit of distance and time. If you just mean 'to travel' as a general hobby, use the verb reisen instead.
Cultural Background
Germans are often called the 'Reiseweltmeister' (world champions of travel). They take their vacation time very seriously. Planning eine Reise is a national pastime. It’s common to discuss next year's trip while still on this year's trip! This phrase carries a sense of excitement and well-earned rest. It’s a core part of the German lifestyle.
Common Variations
You might hear verreisen, which just means 'to go away on a trip'. If someone wants to sound more sophisticated, they might say eine Reise unternehmen. In casual slang, young people often use the English word: einen Trip machen. But stick with eine Reise machen to sound natural and clear anywhere in Germany.
ملاحظات الاستخدام
This is a very safe, high-frequency phrase. The main 'gotcha' for English speakers is the verb 'machen'—remember that you 'make' the trip, you don't 'take' it.
The 'Make' vs 'Take' Trap
Never say 'eine Reise nehmen'. It sounds like you are physically grabbing a suitcase and stealing it! Always use 'machen'.
Size Matters
If the trip is just a 30-minute drive, don't use 'Reise'. Use 'Fahrt'. 'Reise' implies you're packing a bag and staying overnight.
The 'Urlaub' Connection
While 'Reise' is the trip itself, 'Urlaub' is the time off work. You 'make a trip' during your 'vacation'. They are best friends in conversation!
أمثلة
6Wir machen im Sommer eine Reise nach Italien.
We are taking a trip to Italy in the summer.
Standard usage for future plans.
Frau Müller macht gerade eine Reise und ist erst nächste Woche zurück.
Ms. Müller is currently on a trip and won't be back until next week.
Used to explain someone's absence professionally.
Ich muss unbedingt mal wieder eine Reise machen!
I really need to take a trip again!
Expressing a strong desire for a break.
Ich mache eine Reise – von der Couch zum Kühlschrank.
I'm taking a trip – from the couch to the fridge.
A common humorous play on the word's scale.
Diese Reise zu machen, war die beste Entscheidung meines Lebens.
Taking this trip was the best decision of my life.
Emotional reflection on a past event.
Hast du am Wochenende eine kleine Reise gemacht?
Did you take a little trip over the weekend?
Using 'kleine' to specify a short getaway.
اختبر نفسك
Complete the sentence with the correct form of the phrase.
Nächstes Jahr wollen wir eine ___ nach Japan ___.
The noun is 'Reise' (singular) and the verb is 'machen' (to make/take).
Choose the most natural response to 'Was hast du im Urlaub gemacht?'
Ich ___ eine große Reise durch Europa ___.
In the past tense (Perfekt), 'machen' uses 'haben' as the auxiliary verb.
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وسائل تعلم بصرية
Formality of 'eine Reise machen'
Using English loanwords.
Einen Trip schieben.
Talking to friends.
Wollen wir 'ne Reise machen?
Standard everyday German.
Ich mache eine Reise.
Sophisticated or literary.
Eine Reise unternehmen.
When to say 'eine Reise machen'
Summer Vacation
Planning a beach holiday.
Backpacking
A long trek through mountains.
City Break
A weekend in Berlin.
Life Goals
Dreaming of world travel.
الأسئلة الشائعة
12 أسئلةYes, especially among younger people. It sounds more casual and modern, like Wir machen einen Trip nach London.
A Reise is a longer journey with a destination and stay. A Fahrt is the act of driving or the movement itself, like eine kurze Fahrt (a short drive).
It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend without sounding out of place.
Use the Perfekt tense: Ich habe eine Reise gemacht. It’s the most common way to talk about past travels.
Yes, reisen is the general verb 'to travel'. Use it for hobbies: Ich reise gern (I like to travel).
It means 'Have a good trip!' It's the standard way to wish someone well before they leave.
It is always eine Reise because the noun is feminine. In the accusative (doing the action), it stays eine Reise.
You can, but eine Geschäftsreise machen is more specific and professional for work contexts.
A Weltreise is a trip around the world. You would say Ich mache eine Weltreise.
Yes! Ich mache Urlaub means 'I'm taking a vacation'. It's often used interchangeably if you're traveling for fun.
Yes, conjugate the verb for 'we': Wir machen eine Reise. The phrase stays the same.
Yes, eine Reise unternehmen is more formal and often used in literature or formal reports.
عبارات ذات صلة
verreisen
To go away on a trip
Urlaub machen
To go on vacation
eine Fahrt unternehmen
To go on a drive or short outing
auf Achse sein
To be on the road / on the move (idiomatic)
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