B1 Collocation خنثی 3 دقیقه مطالعه

die Welt bereisen

To travel the world

به‌طور تحت‌اللفظی: the world to-travel-through

Use this phrase to describe the grand, life-changing ambition of seeing the whole world.

در ۱۵ ثانیه

  • To travel extensively across many different countries and continents.
  • Commonly used for big life goals, dreams, and retirement plans.
  • Implies a thorough exploration rather than a single destination trip.

معنی

This phrase describes the grand dream of visiting many different countries and continents. It is about exploring the entire planet rather than just taking a quick vacation to one specific spot.

مثال‌های کلیدی

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1

Discussing future dreams with a friend

Mein größter Traum ist es, einmal die Welt zu bereisen.

My biggest dream is to travel the world one day.

🤝
2

Talking about a retired relative

Seit sie in Rente ist, bereist meine Tante die Welt.

Since she retired, my aunt has been traveling the world.

😊
3

A professional interview about personal growth

Ich habe ein Jahr lang die Welt bereist, um neue Perspektiven zu gewinnen.

I traveled the world for a year to gain new perspectives.

💼
🌍

زمینه فرهنگی

Germans consistently rank among the top spenders on international tourism globally. The concept of 'Wanderlust' is deeply rooted in German Romanticism, evolving from hiking in forests to exploring the entire globe. This phrase gained massive popularity in the post-war era as travel became accessible to the middle class.

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The 'be-' prefix secret

In German, the prefix 'be-' often makes a verb more 'complete'. While 'reisen' is just traveling, 'bereisen' implies you are covering the area thoroughly.

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Don't forget the 'die'

Always include the article. It is 'die Welt bereisen', not just 'Welt bereisen'. Without the 'die', it sounds like a broken telegram.

در ۱۵ ثانیه

  • To travel extensively across many different countries and continents.
  • Commonly used for big life goals, dreams, and retirement plans.
  • Implies a thorough exploration rather than a single destination trip.

What It Means

Die Welt bereisen is the ultimate bucket-list item. It means you aren't just going to a beach for a week. You are crossing borders and experiencing many cultures. The verb bereisen is special. It implies traveling through a whole area or region. When you add die Welt, it sounds like a massive, life-changing adventure. It is about the journey as much as the destinations.

How To Use It

You usually pair this with verbs like wollen (to want) or möchten (would like). It functions as a goal or a dream. You can say Ich möchte die Welt bereisen. It sounds active and adventurous. You can also use it in the past tense to describe someone's life. For example, Er hat die Welt bereisen dürfen. It feels more poetic than just saying reisen.

When To Use It

Use this when talking about big life plans. It is perfect for graduation speeches or retirement parties. Use it when you feel inspired by a documentary. It works well in job interviews if they ask about your passions. It is a great conversation starter at a party. Everyone has a dream destination to share. Just make sure you actually mean more than one country!

When NOT To Use It

Do not use this for a weekend trip to Berlin. That would sound very dramatic and confusing. If you are just going to one place, use nach ... reisen. Avoid using it for business trips unless you are literally visiting every branch. It is too romantic for a boring corporate flight. Also, do not confuse it with um die Welt reisen. That specifically means going in a circle around the globe.

Cultural Background

Germans are often called the Reiseweltmeister (world champions of travel). They love exploring and have many vacation days. For many Germans, die Welt bereisen is a rite of passage. Many young people take a Sabbatjahr (sabbatical) to do exactly this. It is seen as a way to gain Weltoffenheit (open-mindedness). Traveling is a major status symbol in German culture. It shows you are curious and independent.

Common Variations

You will often hear eine Weltreise machen. This is the more common, everyday way to say it. Another variation is die ganze Welt sehen. This focuses more on the visual experience. If someone is very well-traveled, you call them welterfahren. If you are just dreaming, you might talk about your Fernweh. That is the opposite of homesickness. It is the literal pain of wanting to be far away.

نکات کاربردی

The phrase is neutral and very versatile. The most important thing is to remember that 'bereisen' is a transitive verb, so it needs a direct object (like 'die Welt').

💡

The 'be-' prefix secret

In German, the prefix 'be-' often makes a verb more 'complete'. While 'reisen' is just traveling, 'bereisen' implies you are covering the area thoroughly.

⚠️

Don't forget the 'die'

Always include the article. It is 'die Welt bereisen', not just 'Welt bereisen'. Without the 'die', it sounds like a broken telegram.

💬

The Wanderlust factor

If you use this phrase, expect Germans to ask for details! They love travel tips and will likely tell you about their own trip to Thailand or Peru.

مثال‌ها

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#1 Discussing future dreams with a friend
🤝

Mein größter Traum ist es, einmal die Welt zu bereisen.

My biggest dream is to travel the world one day.

Using 'zu bereisen' as an infinitive clause is very common here.

#2 Talking about a retired relative
😊

Seit sie in Rente ist, bereist meine Tante die Welt.

Since she retired, my aunt has been traveling the world.

The present tense shows she is currently in the process of her travels.

#3 A professional interview about personal growth
💼

Ich habe ein Jahr lang die Welt bereist, um neue Perspektiven zu gewinnen.

I traveled the world for a year to gain new perspectives.

This sounds impressive and shows a sense of adventure and maturity.

#4 Texting a friend who is always on a plane
😊

Bereist du eigentlich immer noch die Welt oder bist du mal zu Hause?

Are you actually still traveling the world or are you ever at home?

A playful way to comment on a friend's constant travel photos.

#5 A humorous comment about a lottery win
😄

Wenn ich im Lotto gewinne, werde ich erst mal die Welt bereisen und nie wieder arbeiten!

If I win the lottery, I'll first travel the world and never work again!

A classic 'what if' scenario many people relate to.

#6 An emotional goodbye before a long trip
💭

Es war immer dein Wunsch, die Welt zu bereisen – jetzt tust du es endlich.

It was always your wish to travel the world – now you're finally doing it.

Focuses on the fulfillment of a long-held desire.

خودت رو بسنج

Complete the sentence with the correct form of the phrase.

Nach dem Abitur möchte Lukas ein Jahr lang ___.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: die Welt bereisen

The verb 'bereisen' takes the accusative case (die Welt) and is used as an infinitive after 'möchte'.

Choose the best verb to complete this ambitious goal.

Ich will nicht nur ein Land sehen, ich will die ganze ___.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Welt bereisen

The context of 'not just one country' implies the larger goal of traveling the world.

🎉 امتیاز: /2

ابزارهای بصری یادگیری

Formality of 'die Welt bereisen'

Informal

Used with friends when dreaming about vacations.

Lass uns die Welt bereisen!

Neutral

Standard way to describe long-term travel plans.

Er möchte die Welt bereisen.

Formal

Used in literature or formal biographies.

In seinen jungen Jahren bereiste er die Welt.

When to use 'die Welt bereisen'

die Welt bereisen
🎒

Gap Year

Planning a year off after school.

🚢

Retirement

Finally having time for big trips.

💼

Job Interview

Explaining a gap in your CV.

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Dating Profile

Listing your interests and goals.

سوالات متداول

11 سوال

'Reisen' is the general verb for traveling. 'Bereisen' means to travel through a specific area or to visit many places within a region, like die Welt bereisen.

No, it is neutral. You can use it with your best friend or in a semi-formal setting like a job interview without sounding weird.

It sounds a bit exaggerated for two weeks. Usually, this phrase implies a much longer duration, like several months or a year.

It uses the accusative case. That is why we say die Welt (feminine accusative) and not der Welt.

Yes, it is the most common synonym. Eine Weltreise machen is slightly more colloquial, while die Welt bereisen sounds a bit more elegant.

Only if you are traveling to many different countries for work. Otherwise, use auf Geschäftsreise sein.

You can say Ich habe die Welt bereist. It uses the 'haben' auxiliary verb.

No, it's a figure of speech. It just means you visited several continents or many different regions far from home.

A Weltenbummler is a person who loves to die Welt bereisen. It translates roughly to 'globetrotter'.

Yes! You can say Europa bereisen or Deutschland bereisen. It always means exploring that specific area.

Um die Welt reisen means specifically to go around the globe (circumnavigate). Die Welt bereisen is more about the act of visiting many places.

عبارات مرتبط

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eine Weltreise machen

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fremde Länder entdecken

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über den Tellerrand schauen

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neue Kulturen kennenlernen

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das Fernweh stillen

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