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spazieren gehen

to go for a walk, to stroll

verb shpa-TSEE-ren GAY-en Rare

Usage Note

spazieren gehen is the standard two-part phrase for taking a leisurely walk for health or pleasure. Unlike joggen, it implies a relaxed pace. Often recommended as light daily exercise: täglich spazieren gehen ist gut für die Gesundheit (walking daily is good for one's health).

Examples

"Jeden Abend geht er mit dem Hund eine Stunde spazieren."

Natural Translation

Every evening he goes for a walk with the dog for an hour.

Literal Translation

Every evening goes he with the dog an hour walking.

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