der Spaziergang
walk
A leisurely walk on foot outdoors that serves relaxation, recreation, or light exercise.
EXAMPLE
Am Sonntagnachmittag machen wir gerne einen Spaziergang im Park.
On Sunday afternoons, we like to take a walk in the park.
der Spaziergang
walk
der Spaziergang, die Spaziergänge
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Meanings
der Spaziergang
walk in the park
In a figurative sense, a very easy task that can be handled effortlessly. Usually used in the expression 'kein Spaziergang sein' (to be no walk in the park).
EXAMPLE
Die Abschlussprüfung wird sicher kein Spaziergang.
The final exam will certainly be no walk in the park.
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Spaziergang, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Spaziergänge |
| genitive | des Spazierganges |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Spaziergang | die Spaziergänge |
| accusative | den Spaziergang | die Spaziergänge |
| dative | dem Spaziergang | den Spaziergängen |
| genitive | des Spazierganges des Spaziergangs | der Spaziergänge |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Word structure
'Der Spaziergang' (the walk) is the nominalization of the verb 'spazieren gehen' (to go for a walk). It summarizes the entire action in a single noun.
EXAMPLE
Lass uns heute Abend spazieren gehen.
Let's go for a walk this evening.
Ein Spaziergang am Abend ist sehr entspannend.
A walk in the evening is very relaxing.
Typical collocation
The most common and natural verb-noun combination is 'einen Spaziergang machen' (to take a walk). This is the standard phrasing for expressing that someone is going for a walk.
EXAMPLE
Wollen wir am Wochenende einen Spaziergang am See machen?
Do we want to take a walk by the lake on the weekend?
Fixed expression
The figurative meaning is almost always used in the negative expression 'kein Spaziergang sein' (to be no walk in the park). It means that a task is very difficult or exhausting.
EXAMPLE
Das Projekt pünktlich fertigzustellen, war kein Spaziergang.
Finishing the project on time was no walk in the park.
Compare with
Spaziergang vs Wanderung
hike / migration
Both a Spaziergang (walk) and a Wanderung (hike) involve exercise and recreation outdoors. A Spaziergang is usually relaxed and fairly short, whereas a Wanderung is typically longer, planned, and more physically demanding. The boundary is not clear-cut; duration, distance, and effort are the main factors.
Spaziergang
Nach dem Essen machen wir einen kurzen Spaziergang durch den Wald.
After the meal, we are taking a short walk through the forest.
Wanderung
Am Samstag machen wir eine dreistündige Wanderung durch den Wald.
On Saturday, we are going on a three-hour hike through the forest.
In real life
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