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A long, often multi-day and strenuous hike or journey, typically on foot through rough or remote terrain.
Nächstes Jahr planen wir einen Trek durch das Himalaya-Gebirge in Nepal.
Next year we are planning a trek through the Himalayan mountains in Nepal.
'Der Trek' (the trek) is a word from English that describes a long, challenging hike. It is often used for multi-day tours in remote or mountainous regions.
Für unseren Trek in den Alpen brauchen wir spezielle Ausrüstung.
For our trek in the Alps, we need special equipment.
In connection with a hike, 'Trek' is frequently used with the verbs 'machen' (to do/make), 'unternehmen' (to undertake), or 'planen' (to plan). You can also say that you 'auf einen Trek geht' (go on a trek).
Wir planen, nächsten Sommer einen Trek durch Norwegen zu machen.
We are planning to do a trek through Norway next summer.
The second meaning of 'Trek' refers to a historical migration of settlers. This use is almost exclusively limited to specific events such as the 'Großen Trek' (Great Trek) in South Africa.
Das Museum zeigt eine Ausstellung über den Großen Trek im 19. Jahrhundert.
The museum has an exhibition about the Great Trek in the 19th century.
train / move / draft
'der Zug' and 'der Trek' can both mean a group or movement over a longer distance. However, 'Zug' is more general and can describe an organized group in a procession, parade, or demonstration. 'Trek' usually means a long, strenuous hike or journey on foot, often through difficult terrain. In a historical context, 'Trek' can also mean a journey of settlers. The words can be confused because both can describe people moving from one place to another. For a modern strenuous journey on foot, 'Trek' fits; for an organized group in motion, 'Zug' is more likely.
Auf dem Trek durch die Berge mussten wir unser Gepäck selbst tragen.
On the trek through the mountains, we had to carry our luggage ourselves.
Der Zug der Demonstranten bewegte sich langsam durch die Innenstadt.
The procession of demonstrators moved slowly through the city center.