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Rückreise

return journey, journey back

noun RUEK-rye-ze Rare
Travel & Places Movement

Usage Note

Rückreise is the journey back to one's starting point or home. It is used for any mode of transport and contrasts with Hinreise (outward journey). Die Rückreise antreten means to set off on the return journey.

Examples

"Die Rückreise führte uns über eine andere Route als die Hinfahrt."

Natural Translation

The return journey took us via a different route than the outward trip.

Literal Translation

The return journey led us over a different route than the outward trip.

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