German NOUN A2 Rank 6688

der Heimweg

way home

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Heimweg vs Rückweg

way back

Rückweg refers to the route from a destination or turning point back to the starting point. Heimweg, by contrast, always refers to the route home. If the starting point was your own apartment, both words can fit; otherwise, the actual destination determines which word is appropriate.

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Heimweg

Nach der Wanderung nehmen wir den kurzen Heimweg zu unserer Wohnung.

After the hike, we take the short way home to our apartment.

Rückweg

Nach der Wanderung nehmen wir den kurzen Rückweg zum Parkplatz.

After the hike, we take the short way back to the parking lot.

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