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Fußmarsch

march on foot, long walk

noun FOOS-marsh Rare
Travel & Places Movement

Usage Note

Fußmarsch describes a journey undertaken entirely on foot, often implying distance or effort. It has a slightly military or outdoorsy connotation. Ein langer Fußmarsch suggests a tiring walk: Die Stadt ist ein guter Fußmarsch entfernt (the town is a good long walk away).

Examples

"Nach dem Fußmarsch durch den Wald freuten wir uns auf die Unterkunft."

Natural Translation

After the march through the forest we looked forward to the accommodation.

Literal Translation

After the foot-march through the forest we were glad about the accommodation.

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