einen Ausflug machen
To make an excursion
حرفيًا: to make an excursion
Use this phrase for any fun, short-term trip that doesn't involve an overnight stay or a long journey.
في 15 ثانية
- Used for short day trips or local adventures.
- Always pairs the noun 'Ausflug' with the verb 'machen'.
- Perfect for weekend plans and casual social talk.
المعنى
This phrase is your go-to for describing a short trip or a fun day out. It’s like saying you’re heading out for a little adventure, whether it's a hike, a museum visit, or a quick drive to a nearby lake.
أمثلة رئيسية
3 من 6Texting a friend on a sunny morning
Das Wetter ist super, wollen wir einen Ausflug machen?
The weather is great, do you want to go on a trip?
Talking to a colleague about the weekend
Wir haben am Sonntag einen Ausflug in den Schwarzwald gemacht.
We went on a trip to the Black Forest on Sunday.
A teacher announcing a school event
Nächste Woche macht die Klasse einen Ausflug ins Museum.
Next week the class is taking a trip to the museum.
خلفية ثقافية
The concept of the 'Ausflug' is deeply rooted in the German Romantic movement's love for nature. It evolved into the 'Sonntagsausflug,' a tradition where families escape the city for fresh air. Today, it remains a primary way Germans bond with friends and family during the weekend.
The 'Einen' Rule
Always remember that 'Ausflug' is masculine. If you are 'making' one, it's almost always 'einen Ausflug' because it's the direct object.
Vacation vs. Excursion
Don't use this for your summer holiday. If you're staying overnight for a week, use 'Urlaub'. Using 'Ausflug' for a long trip makes it sound like you're coming back the same day.
في 15 ثانية
- Used for short day trips or local adventures.
- Always pairs the noun 'Ausflug' with the verb 'machen'.
- Perfect for weekend plans and casual social talk.
What It Means
einen Ausflug machen is all about short-term travel. It isn't for your two-week beach holiday in Spain. Think of it as a 'day trip' or a 'getaway.' It implies you are leaving your home base for a few hours or a single day. You go somewhere, see something cool, and come back. It’s the verbal equivalent of packing a sandwich and putting on comfortable shoes.
How To Use It
You use this phrase as a fixed unit. The verb machen (to make/do) stays at the end in basic sentences. The word Ausflug is masculine, so in the accusative case, it becomes einen Ausflug. You can spice it up with adjectives. Want to say it was great? Say einen tollen Ausflug machen. If it’s just for the day, use einen Tagesausflug machen. Just remember to conjugate machen to match who is going!
When To Use It
Use this when you’re planning your weekend. It’s perfect for texting friends on a Friday night. It works well in office small talk too. If a colleague asks about your Sunday, this is the phrase you need. It sounds active and energetic. It’s also the standard way to describe school trips or organized group outings. If you're feeling spontaneous, tell your partner, "Let's go somewhere!"
When NOT To Use It
Don't use this for a long-distance journey. If you’re flying across the ocean, use eine Reise machen. Avoid using it for mundane errands. Going to the supermarket is not an Ausflug, unless you find grocery shopping incredibly exotic. Also, don't use it for business trips. For work travel, the word is Dienstreise. Using Ausflug for work makes it sound like you're just going there to play.
Cultural Background
Germans take their leisure time very seriously. The Sonntagsausflug (Sunday excursion) is a cultural staple. Many families head to the woods or a lake every single Sunday. It’s part of the national love for Natur and frische Luft. There is even a specific dress code: functional outdoor gear. If you see a group in Jack Wolfskin jackets, they are definitely einen Ausflug machen.
Common Variations
You might hear einen Trip machen, which is more modern and 'Denglish.' Another common one is ins Blaue fahren. This means to go on an excursion without a fixed destination. It literally translates to 'driving into the blue.' If you want to emphasize the walking part, you could say eine Wanderung machen. But for a general 'going out to see stuff,' stick with the classic Ausflug.
ملاحظات الاستخدام
The phrase is neutral and safe for all situations. Just be careful with the grammar: 'Ausflug' is masculine, so use 'einen' in the accusative.
The 'Einen' Rule
Always remember that 'Ausflug' is masculine. If you are 'making' one, it's almost always 'einen Ausflug' because it's the direct object.
Vacation vs. Excursion
Don't use this for your summer holiday. If you're staying overnight for a week, use 'Urlaub'. Using 'Ausflug' for a long trip makes it sound like you're coming back the same day.
The Sunday Ritual
In Germany, shops are closed on Sundays. This makes 'einen Ausflug machen' the national Sunday sport. If you want to fit in, get some hiking boots!
أمثلة
6Das Wetter ist super, wollen wir einen Ausflug machen?
The weather is great, do you want to go on a trip?
A very common way to suggest a spontaneous activity.
Wir haben am Sonntag einen Ausflug in den Schwarzwald gemacht.
We went on a trip to the Black Forest on Sunday.
Uses the past tense to describe a completed weekend activity.
Nächste Woche macht die Klasse einen Ausflug ins Museum.
Next week the class is taking a trip to the museum.
Shows the phrase used in an educational/organized context.
Mein einziger Ausflug heute war der Weg zum Briefkasten.
My only excursion today was the walk to the mailbox.
A sarcastic way to use the word for a very short distance.
Es war so schön, heute mal einen Ausflug zu machen.
It was so nice to finally go on a trip today.
Expresses gratitude and positive emotion about the outing.
Die Firma plant einen Ausflug für alle Mitarbeiter.
The company is planning an excursion for all employees.
Used here for a corporate team-building event.
اختبر نفسك
Choose the correct verb to complete the phrase.
Wir wollen am Samstag einen Ausflug ___.
In German, you 'make' (machen) an excursion, you don't 'go' or 'take' it like in English.
Select the correct article for 'Ausflug' in the accusative case.
Ich plane ___ Ausflug nach Berlin.
'Ausflug' is a masculine noun. Since it is the direct object of the sentence, it requires the accusative 'einen'.
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وسائل تعلم بصرية
Formality of 'einen Ausflug machen'
Texting a friend about a hike.
Lust auf 'nen Ausflug?
Standard everyday conversation.
Wir machen einen Ausflug.
Official company or school announcements.
Die Belegschaft macht einen Ausflug.
When to use 'einen Ausflug machen'
Nature
Hiking in the mountains
Culture
Visiting a nearby castle
Family
Taking kids to the zoo
Social
Day trip to a lake with friends
الأسئلة الشائعة
10 أسئلةNo, that sounds wrong to a native speaker. You always use machen with Ausflug. If you want to use gehen, you would say spazieren gehen (to go for a walk).
Not necessarily, but it usually is. You can make an Ausflug to a museum or a gallery, but the most common usage involves nature and fresh air.
It's typically a few hours to a full day. If you stay overnight, people might still call it a 'Wochenendausflug' (weekend excursion), but usually, it implies returning home the same day.
The plural is Ausflüge. So you would say: Wir machen oft Ausflüge (We often go on trips).
No, that would sound like you aren't working. For business, use Dienstreise. An Ausflug is strictly for pleasure or education.
A Reise is a long journey, often involving hotels and luggage. An Ausflug is a short, local trip where you usually return home the same day.
Yes, it is a neutral phrase. You can use it when telling your boss you'll be away for a company outing: Wir machen einen Betriebsausflug.
Younger people might say einen Trip machen or was unternehmen (to do something/undertake something), but einen Ausflug machen is never out of style.
Because Ausflug is masculine and it is the direct object (accusative case) of the verb machen. Therefore, ein becomes einen.
Absolutely! That is a very common German activity. You can also say eine Radtour machen.
عبارات ذات صلة
eine Reise machen
to go on a (longer) journey
spazieren gehen
to go for a walk
etwas unternehmen
to do something / to go out
wandern gehen
to go hiking
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