die Heimreise
journey home
The trip or route back home or to the starting point of a journey.
EXAMPLE
Nach einem langen Urlaub traten wir am Sonntag die Heimreise an.
After a long vacation, we began the journey home on Sunday.
die Heimreise
journey home
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Word composition
The word is made up of 'Heim' (home) and 'Reise' (journey). So it literally describes a journey home.
EXAMPLE
Die Heimreise nach dem langen Urlaub war sehr entspannt.
The journey home after the long vacation was very relaxed.
Typical verbs
'Heimreise' (journey home) is often used with the verb 'antreten' (to begin/set out on) in the fixed expression 'die Heimreise antreten' (to begin the journey home). Another common combination is 'sich auf die Heimreise machen' (to set off on the journey home).
EXAMPLE
Nach der Konferenz traten die Teilnehmer die Heimreise an.
After the conference, the participants began the journey home.
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The phrase 'die Heimreise antreten' (to begin the journey home) sounds somewhat more formal and is frequently used in written texts or reports. In everyday life, people often simply say 'nach Hause fahren' (to drive/go home) or 'zurückfliegen' (to fly back).
EXAMPLE
Die Delegation trat am Abend die Heimreise an.
The delegation began the journey home in the evening.
Compare with
Heimreise vs Heimweg
way home
„Heimweg“ and „Heimreise“ both refer to the way back home. „Heimweg“ focuses more on the route itself, while „Heimreise“ describes the entire return as a journey. Use „Heimweg“ mainly for the way home from a nearby place and „Heimreise“ for a longer trip back or return journey.
Heimreise
Nach dem Urlaub traten wir am nächsten Morgen die Heimreise an.
After our vacation, we set off on our journey home the next morning.
Heimweg
Auf dem Heimweg vom Bahnhof ging ich noch durch den Park.
On the way home from the station, I walked through the park.
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