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adventure
A genre in computer games, films, or books characterized by an exciting plot, exploration, and solving puzzles. The focus is often on an adventurous journey or a dangerous mission.
Früher habe ich am liebsten Point-and-Click-Adventures gespielt.
I used to like playing point-and-click adventures best.
'Adventure' is a direct loanword from English and means 'Abenteuer' (adventure). In German, it is used with the neuter article 'das' and is mostly used for the genre of games, films, or books.
Mein Lieblingsgenre bei Computerspielen ist das klassische Adventure.
My favorite genre in computer games is the classic adventure.
'Adventure' is often used as the first part of compound nouns to describe the type of a work. Typical examples are 'das Adventure-Spiel' (adventure game) or 'der Adventure-Film' (adventure film).
Dieser neue Adventure-Film spielt im Dschungel.
This new adventure film is set in the jungle.
The word is often combined with verbs that fit the type of medium. For example, you can play an adventure, watch an adventure film, or read an adventure book.
Am Wochenende habe ich ein spannendes Adventure auf meiner Konsole gespielt.
At the weekend, I played an exciting adventure on my console.
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'das Abenteuer' and 'das Adventure' look similar and both have to do with exciting experiences. Even so, they are not used in the same way. 'Abenteuer' is a normal German word for an exciting, unusual, or risky experience, for example on a trip. 'Adventure' is a term for a genre, especially in computer games, films, or books. It often involves an exciting story, exploration, and puzzles. Learners can easily confuse the words because 'Adventure' looks like the English form of 'Abenteuer'. In real life, you usually say 'Abenteuer'. For games or media, 'Adventure' can be more precise.
Das neue Adventure der Klasse spielt auf einer geheimen Insel.
The class's new adventure is set on a secret island.
Unsere Wanderung in den Bergen wurde zu einem echten Abenteuer.
Our hike in the mountains turned into a real adventure.