„Er reist zur Erholung."
He is traveling for relaxation.
What does „Er reist zur Erholung." mean in German?
„Er reist zur Erholung." means "He is traveling for relaxation.." Literally: "He travels to recovery.."
Literal Translation
"He travels to recovery."
English Equivalent
"He's traveling for a vacation."
This English idiom conveys the same meaning as the German expression.
Grammar Notes
'zur Erholung' = for recuperation
When is this idiom used?
This expression is used in formal or literary German, often found in written texts and speeches.
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„Ich habe den Zug verpaßt."
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„Ich gehe nach München."
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