voyage of discovery
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voyage of discovery
A journey undertaken in order to find new, unknown regions, cultures, or scientific knowledge.
Christoph Kolumbus' Fahrt über den Atlantik war eine berühmte Entdeckungsreise.
Christopher Columbus's voyage across the Atlantic was a famous voyage of discovery.
This word is made up of 'Entdeckung' (discovery) and 'Reise' (journey/trip), connected by an '-s-'. So it literally describes a 'journey of discovery'.
Die Wissenschaftler planten eine Entdeckungsreise in die Tiefsee.
The scientists planned a voyage of discovery into the deep sea.
Common verbs used with this noun are 'eine Entdeckungsreise machen' (to take/go on a voyage of discovery) or 'auf Entdeckungsreise gehen' (to go on a voyage of discovery).
Als Kind wollte ich immer auf Entdeckungsreise gehen und die Welt sehen.
As a child, I always wanted to go on a voyage of discovery and see the world.
'Entdeckungsreise' (voyage of discovery) can also be used figuratively. It can describe a personal, intellectual, or creative search for something new, not just a geographical journey.
Das erste Studienjahr war für mich eine intellektuelle Entdeckungsreise.
The first year of university was an intellectual voyage of discovery for me.
expedition
'die Expedition' and 'die Entdeckungsreise' are close in meaning because both can describe a journey to something new or unknown. 'Expedition' often sounds more planned, more scientific, and sometimes also more dangerous or difficult. There is usually a clear research goal. 'Entdeckungsreise' puts more emphasis on finding and getting to know new regions, cultures, or insights. The word can sound somewhat more general and more figurative. When the professional research character is important, 'Expedition' fits better. When discovery is the main focus, 'Entdeckungsreise' is more natural.
Der Film nimmt die Zuschauer mit auf eine Entdeckungsreise durch alte Städte.
The film takes viewers on a voyage of discovery through old cities.
Für die Expedition in die Arktis braucht das Team spezielle Kleidung.
For the expedition to the Arctic, the team needs special clothing.