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Refers to activities, equipment, or places that are located outdoors or intended for outside use. It is a word borrowed from English.
Für die Wanderung im Gebirge brauchen wir wetterfeste Outdoor-Kleidung.
For the hike in the mountains, we need weatherproof outdoor clothing.
'Outdoor' is a word that was borrowed directly from English. It is mainly used in the areas of sports, leisure, fashion, and marketing.
Der neue Laden verkauft alles für den Outdoor-Bedarf.
The new store sells everything for outdoor needs.
Very often, 'outdoor' is used as the first part of a compound noun. It then describes the quality of the second part of the word. Examples are 'Outdoor-Jacke' (outdoor jacket), 'Outdoor-Aktivität' (outdoor activity), or 'Outdoor-Möbel' (outdoor furniture).
Am Wochenende planen wir verschiedene Outdoor-Aktivitäten.
At the weekend, we are planning various outdoor activities.
When 'outdoor' comes before a noun, it is often not declined, meaning it is not adapted to case, gender, or number. It then behaves like a fixed prefix.
Ich suche eine gute outdoor Hose für die Wanderung.
I'm looking for a good pair of outdoor pants for the hike.
outside / outdoors
'draußen' and 'outdoor' both have to do with being outdoors. 'draußen' is a German adverb and says where something is or happens: not in the house, but outdoors. 'outdoor' is a borrowed adjective and usually describes things, clothing, or activities that are intended for outside use. Learners may confuse the words because both refer to the same place. Put simply: you are 'draußen', but you buy 'Outdoor-Kleidung' (outdoor clothing) or do an 'Outdoor-Aktivität' (outdoor activity).
Für die Wanderung braucht Lisa eine warme Outdoor-Jacke.
Lisa needs a warm outdoor jacket for the hike.
Die Kinder spielen draußen, obwohl es heute ziemlich kalt ist.
The children are playing outside, even though it is quite cold today.