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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, as an adverb, indicates where an activity is actually taking place. Outdoor, by contrast, usually describes an activity or equipment intended for use outdoors. Draußen is suitable for the current location; outdoor is suitable for the type or intended use.
Wir testen heute die neue Outdoor-Ausrüstung.
We’re testing the new outdoor equipment today.
Wir testen die neue Ausrüstung heute draußen.
We’re testing the new equipment outside today.
